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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.4mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
4R34
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$450

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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 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers an accessible explorer-style watch with a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and a Hardlex crystal. The Field GMT model features a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 movement, while the standard Field models use the 4R36 with a 41-hour power reserve. Both models include Arabic numerals coated in LumiBrite and a lumed pearl on the bezel. On balance, the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT is a well-regarded entry-level explorer watch for its price point, despite its office-style GMT function.

From video reviewers

The prominent five-sided GMT hand enhances legibility and adds a sophisticated aesthetic to the watch. The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers similar functionality to the Explorer 2 at a lower price, making it a valuable option. Reviewers disagree on whether it's a missed opportunity for Seiko to release this model first, with one reviewer implying it would have been a more logical addition to their lineup.

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