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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
LonginesULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13.75mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
48.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Printed
Applied indexes
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
L836.6
Beat Rate
4 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
56h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$5,550

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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.

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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