WH1550 C65 Cranwell v2 (10/2025)
WH1550 C65 Cranwell v2 (10/2025)
Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell v1
Introduction
The ‘public’ military models started with a batch of C65s in 2019. They were the Dartmouth (named after the Royal Naval School), the Cranwell (named after the RAF College) and the Sandhurst (named after the The Royal Military Academy where army officers are trained).
In August 2020 CW added a fourth military model, the Lympstone. And in 2021 the Colchester joined the party (developed for and in conjunction with the British Army's Parachute Regiment).
Introduced in August 2019, the C65 Cranwell v1 uses CW's 'light-catcher' case in 41mm.
In September 2022 a Series 2 version of this classic RAF watch was introduced – with a new, smaller 38mm Light-catcher™ case, redesigned, aviator-focused dial and a higher level of finishing. It is named after the RAF’s training college, and officially approved by the Ministry of Defence
The dial, which now hosts the twin-flags logo, was completely redesigned for clarity and authenticity. Its Arabic numerals are printed in Super-LumiNova® lume with Super-LumiNova® Old Radium-coated quarter-hour batons and inverted triangle to aid legibility..
Warranty
The transferable CW warranty is valid until October 2030.
Strap
It comes on a CW bader bracelet with all spare links in good condition.
If you'd prefer it on an alternative strap (new CW hybrid, leather or rubber), discount of £100).
If you'd prefer it head only, discount of £140.
Condition
It is in excellent condition - nothing of note to mention.
It’s keeping very time on the timegrapher.
It’s offered as a ‘full set’, including original bamboo box, owner’s book, warranty card/wallet, COSC certificate and polishing cloth.
Specs:
Diameter: 38mm
Height: 11.9mm
Calibre: Sellita SW200-1 COSC
Power reserve: 38 hours
Water resistance: 15ATM (150m)
Strap lugs: 20mm
Final Notes:
Note the first image is a library shot. The rest show the actual watch and package