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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37.5mm
Thickness
13.75mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Printed
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
56h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$2,570

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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