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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 VintagevsSternglas Merion

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C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher WardC65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
MSRP $1,615
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage43.7mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage38h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage150m
Merion200m
MSRP
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage$1,615
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43.7mm
41mm
Thickness
11.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
49mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
Luminova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Seiko TMI NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$701

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

Owners widely praise the buttery winding action of the Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage. Reviewers note its pilot watch aesthetics, including a 41mm case and double-digit minute markers, and the use of a chronometer-certified Sellita SW200 movement. One owner reported good timekeeping, with the case, bezel, and crystal remaining pristine despite significant bracelet wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage highly for its smooth winding action and robust case finishing.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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