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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 VintagevsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher WardC65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
MSRP $1,615
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage43.7mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage38h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage150m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage$1,615
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43.7mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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