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CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical WatchvsHenry Archer Vesterhav

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Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
CWCMellor-72 Mechanical Watch
MSRP $499
Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch38mm
Vesterhav40mm
Power Reserve
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch40h
Vesterhav40h
Water Resistance
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch50m
Vesterhav200m
MSRP
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch$499
Vesterhav$4,599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$4,599

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What people say

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CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch

The CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch is widely praised for its authentic, utilitarian design and satisfying hand-wound Sellita SW210 movement, with owners noting a smooth winding action and excellent accuracy, including one report of zero seconds deviation over 24 hours. Reviewers highlight the era-appropriate dial and functional "piece of kit" appeal, though some find the 35mm case small by modern standards and legibility can be impacted by the domed hesalite crystal. Owners report issues with fixed lug bars being poorly filled in and fogging inside the crystal, while others state no water resistance problems. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch for its genuine military heritage and functional charm, despite some practical drawbacks.

Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

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