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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition39.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition200m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition$1,150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
6R55
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,150

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is praised for its vintage racing concept, applied markers, and dial that shifts from cream to silver with orange accents. Owners appreciate the Datsun logo, dual crowns, and internal countdown bezel, with some noting Seiko's finishing is top-notch. However, some find the dial text cluttered, particularly "automatic 3 days," and consider the price point too high. The watch features a 42mm black-coated stainless steel case, an external tachymeter bezel, and Seiko's 8R48 automatic chronograph movement with a 45-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition well for its unique vintage concept and quality finishing, though price remains a point of contention for some.

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