CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
£569.00
Item code: 15411
Cabot Watch Company Mellor-72 W10 hand wound mechanical.
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Probably the most accurate and faithfully reproduced 1970's British Military W10 available. If there was a contract today for this watch we would have no hesitation submitting this to MOD for tender.
The original had a solid one piece case with a split crown stem so that access was through the front, Today we produce this watch with a two piece case so the case back is removed making it much easier to service.
A fitting tribute to the first watch Mr. Ray Mellor made for the M.O.D.
1970s reissue mechanical hand-wound watch which was originally issued to
British Army W10, Royal Navy 0552 & RAF 6BB.
Classic military tonneau case design. Luminous hands and markers, acrylic glass. Clear to read, functional and reliable. A classic military timepiece that will provide years of service. Mechanical Swiss movement. Swiss parts, Swiss-made.
Engraving is available for this watch, however we cannot accept returns of any items that have been personalised.
- Tonneau shape case, issued throughout the 70s
- Two-piece case with press-on/off case back
- CWC pre-1982 logo
- Super - Luminova dial markers and hands
- Sellita hand-wound SW210 Swiss-made hacking movement
- Brushed 316L stainless steel, 38mm case (including crown), 42mm lug to lug, 30mm dial diameter.
- Weight (without strap): 40g
- Water-resistant 5ATM
- Scratch-resistant Hesalite acrylic crystal
- 40+ hours power reserve
- 18.5mm fixed lug bars
- 11mm case thickness (including glass)
- Broad arrow and T markings on dial as per the original
- Supplied on a Cabot military grey 18mm strap with gloss buckles
- Three year warranty
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Love this watch, beautiful, rich history, nothing else need to say
Having worn automatics for more years than I care to count, having a manual watch took a bit of getting used to but now that it’s fully a part of my life I couldn’t imagine a better watch. It’s accurate, comfortable, understated, easy to read, and, surprisingly for a military watch, elegant.
This was my first CWC, but it likely won’t be my last. I am in love with this watch. Perfect size, classic style, great history, great NATO strap in the perfect color. Mine is keeping good time as well. It has been on my wrist since it arrived. My only critique is I wish the crown were slightly larger since it is a manual wind. Other than that (and the current exchange rate to USD), I am very happy with my purchase. If you’re debating it, just buy it.
My second CWC arrived today. Ordered on Friday, delivered on Monday. CWC has once again delivered at lightning speed. The watch is fantastic and I wonder why I didn't order a CWC much earlier!? My third CWC is in the planning stage (Falcon Chronograph). As a big UK fan, I have now also found my UK watch brand. Keep up the good work.
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