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CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical WatchvsTraska Venturer GMT

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Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
CWCMellor-72 Mechanical Watch
MSRP $499
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch38mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch40h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch50m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch$499
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
9075
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$785

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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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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