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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsVaer Design Navy Solar

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13.75mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Navy
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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