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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsZelos Nova 37

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899
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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
13.75mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$899
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