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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
SLGA015200m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$12,600

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite is praised for its well-made, refined, and attractively finished Super Compressor case, featuring a blue gradient dial with decompression scales and an internal bezel operated by the 2 o'clock crown. Reviewers note the COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement offers a 56-hour power reserve. However, the bracelet's end link finishing does not match the lugs, and the pin-and-collar sizing system is criticized for difficulty. One reviewer calls the 150-meter water resistance a party trick and dislikes the logo and trident on the seconds hand. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite to be a refined and attractively finished watch, despite some criticisms regarding bracelet finishing and water resistance.

Grand Seiko SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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