Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Black Sand

Introduction

Introduced in August 2020, the C65 Super Compressor is the first genuine super compressor diving watch in 50 years. Using a technology developed in the early days of dive watches the mechanism, featuring a compression spring, is designed to increase water-resistance as the diver descends. The exhibition caseback – not used before on a super compressor – shows the all-important compression spring and diving-bell logo. The internal dive bezel is adjusted by means of a second crown.

Lovely retro style diver with sun-burst style face, internal rotating bezel and huge exhibition case back showcasing the movement and compression ring. This colour is no longer available from CW.

This is an original C65 SC which very unusually has the correct dial. Most black sand super compressors have the ‘mistake dial’ where the ”SUPER COMPRESSOR” wording at the bottom of the dial is slightly off centre to the left - this one is perfectly symmetrical. I’ve not seen another example with the correct alignment, so if that bothers you, this is the one for you!

Warranty

Transferable CW movement warranty valid to Jan 2026.

Strap

Currently fitted with a brand new black hybrid strap.

[AS DISCUSSED VIA EMAIL, PRICE ALSO INCLUDES A BRAND NEW BRACELET AS WELL AS THE HYBRID STRAP]

Condition

Unmarked condition - I really can’t see a mark on it, it’s perfect. Timing on the timegrapher is well within spec at +10sec.

Full set box and papers - a superb example, one of the best you will see particularly with the correctly aligned text.

Specs:

• Diameter: 41mm

• Height: 13mm

• Calibre: Sellita SW200

• Water resistance: 150m

• Power reserve: 38h

• Strap: 22mm

Owner’s Book:

A PDF version of the owner manual is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw359b0828/pdfs/RetroDive/c65-super-compressor.pdf

Final Notes:

The two pictures are library photos, the rest all show the actual watch and package.