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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 VintagevsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher WardC65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
MSRP $1,615
Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage43.7mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage38h
Croft Pioneer40h
Water Resistance
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage150m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage$1,615
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43.7mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$199

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

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