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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 VintagevsRZE Resolute Type A

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C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher WardC65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
MSRP $1,615
Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage43.7mm
Resolute Type A39mm
Power Reserve
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage38h
Resolute Type A40h
Water Resistance
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage150m
Resolute Type A200m
MSRP
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage$1,615
Resolute Type A$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
43.7mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Indices
Applied
Arabic numerals
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$499

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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.

RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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