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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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