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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 VintagevsLorier Hydra SIII

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C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher WardC65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
MSRP $1,615
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage43.7mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage38h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage150m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage$1,615
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43.7mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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