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CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical WatchvsVario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

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Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
CWCMellor-72 Mechanical Watch
MSRP $499
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
VarioNAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
MSRP $596

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch38mm
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)38mm
Power Reserve
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch40h
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)40h
Water Resistance
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch50m
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)100m
MSRP
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch$499
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)$596

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$596

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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.

Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

Owners widely praise the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) for its unique single-hand time display, captivating dial featuring a wave pattern and red tiger eye stone with subtle striations, and Art Deco numerals. The 38mm stainless steel case, double-domed sapphire crystal, and German leather strap contribute to a comfortable and elegant build, with the watch weighing 74g. Some users find the varied font sizes on the dial distracting, while others appreciate the cool style and dial colors. One owner suggests reworking the sub-dial's seconds hand and track for a less sporty look, and another felt the English text and font balance were not ideal. Overall, owners rate the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) highly for its unique dial and comfortable wear at an affordable price.

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