CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical WatchvsSeiko Prospex Land Mechanical

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch at true scale

Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch

Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical at true scale

Prospex Land Mechanical

Diameter

38mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

lowest

46.4mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

50m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$499

lowest

$995

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Seiko 6R55

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Seiko 6R55
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$995
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch for its satisfying manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement, noting a smooth winding action and excellent accuracy, with one owner reporting zero seconds deviation over 24 hours. Reviewers highlight its era-appropriate dial and utilitarian, authentic feel, describing it as a functional piece of kit rather than a finely finished collectible. Some owners report fogging inside the crystal, a potential drawback, while others note the domed hesalite crystal can affect legibility from certain angles and that fixed lug bars are poorly integrated. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch highly for its authentic military heritage and satisfying mechanical experience at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its unique style, dial texture, and color, with many finding its 39.5mm case size appealing and suitable for daily wear. Some owners, however, report the watch feels big, thick, and heavy, potentially uncomfortable for smaller wrists, and a few consider its price high for the features offered. One owner noted its accuracy and durability during water submersion, while another specifically praised its useful day-date complication. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its aesthetic appeal and versatile design, with the case dimensions and unique style being the primary drivers of satisfaction.