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CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical WatchvsZelos Artemis

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Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
CWCMellor-72 Mechanical Watch
MSRP $499
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch38mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch40h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch50m
Artemis50m
MSRP
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch$499
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
40mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,899

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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.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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