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CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical WatchvsTudor Ranger

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Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
CWCMellor-72 Mechanical Watch
MSRP $499
Ranger
TudorRanger
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch38mm
Ranger36mm
Power Reserve
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch40h
Ranger70h
Water Resistance
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch50m
Ranger100m
MSRP
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch$499
Ranger$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
MT5400
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$3,900

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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.

Tudor Ranger

The Tudor Ranger is highly regarded by owners for its balanced dial, legible markers, and traditional 36mm sizing, with some rating it above other Tudor models. The watch is powered by a COSC-certified MT5405 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers praise the Tudor Ranger for its excellent value and classic design.

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