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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
180m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Brown
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Seiko NH34A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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