Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 VintagevsLaco Altenburg
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Measurements
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C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Altenburg
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
n/a
Thickness
11.9mm
n/a
Water Resistance
150m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$1,615
$540
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 82S0
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage for its exceptional comfort and wearability, with one owner finding it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and another wearing it daily across various activities. Reviewers note its pilot watch aesthetics, featuring double-digit minute markers, and mention a smooth winding action. The watch utilizes a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement and has 150m water resistance. One owner reported significant bracelet wear, while the case, bezel, and crystal remained pristine. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage highly for its comfort and daily wearability.
The Laco Altenburg is praised for its stealthy, tactical aesthetic with a PVD black case and dial, and bright lume on all markings. Owners appreciate its simplicity and Type B dial for legibility and lume. One owner reports consistent accuracy of +2.5s/day, finding it keeps better time than Seikos with 4R35 movements. Some owners also note a preference for manual winding feel. One owner found the 39mm case not as thin as desired. Overall, owners rate the Laco Altenburg highly for its legibility and tactical aesthetic at the price.
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