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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsVario Futurist

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Futurist100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.75mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Blue
Purple
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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