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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsStudio Underd0g The Gimlet

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
The Gimlet
Studio Underd0gThe Gimlet
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
The Gimlet39.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
The Gimlet40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
The Gimlet
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
The Gimlet$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,000

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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.

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet is praised for its playful, layered dial construction featuring a textured sapphire disc over a luminous base, creating depth and animation, and its comfortable 38mm case dimensions. Owners note its attractive dial color and combination, though some find the design too similar to other models and question the aesthetic of the visible dial screws. The watch utilizes a reliable, tactile Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Gimlet highly for its unique dial construction and comfortable wearability.

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