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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 VintagevsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher WardC65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
MSRP $1,615
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage43.7mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage38h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage150m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage$1,615
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43.7mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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