Quick facts
Description
The C65 Cranwell is named after the Royal Air Force College at Cranwell, where RAF officers undertake their initial training. With Christopher Ward’s longstanding relationship with the UK armed forces, and a history of producing bespoke service‑only watches, the Cranwell sits among a small group of CW models that translate genuine military design into a publicly available watch. Alongside the Dartmouth and Sandhurst, it formed part of the first wave of CW’s officially approved military models released in 2019, each aligned to a specific branch of the services.
In September 2022, CW introduced the Series 2 Cranwell, refining the original concept with a new 38 mm Light‑catcher™ case, a redesigned dial and an overall higher level of finishing. Officially approved by the Ministry of Defence, the Series 2 places even greater emphasis on legibility and authenticity. The dial was completely reworked and now carries the twin‑flags logo, with Arabic numerals printed in Super‑LumiNova®, complemented by Old Radium‑toned quarter‑hour batons and the inverted triangle at twelve. Powered by a COSC‑certified automatic movement, the Cranwell Series 2 retains its role as a precise, aviation‑focused tool watch, updated to align with CW’s modern proportions and design language without losing its military roots.
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in excellent condition with only minor signs of careful use.
Supplied on a CW bracelet with ratchet micro-adjust and quick release lugs showing light marks consistent with wear. Complete with all spare links.
Timegrapher: Approximately +2 seconds per day.
Strap options
Head only: £120 reduction
Replacement of existing bracelet for a standard unworn CW strap: £80 reduction
Additional standard unworn CW strap: £50 increase
Subject to availability, standard unworn CW straps comprise vintage oak leather, hybrid, rubber and tropic.
Please send us a message and we will adjust the price accordingly.
We also offer 10% off our straps and bracelets listed in Accessories purchased alongside a watch.
Simply add the accessory to your basket and use STRAP10 or BRAC10 at checkout.
Generally, we list all our bracelets on our Accessories page, but if you don’t see the bracelet for this specific watch, please ask.
Specifications
Questions
If you have any questions about this watch or strap options, or would like to reserve it, just get in touch. We’re specialists in Christopher Ward watches and are always happy to help.
Quick facts
Description
The C65 Cranwell is named after the Royal Air Force College at Cranwell, where RAF officers undertake their initial training. With Christopher Ward’s longstanding relationship with the UK armed forces, and a history of producing bespoke service‑only watches, the Cranwell sits among a small group of CW models that translate genuine military design into a publicly available watch. Alongside the Dartmouth and Sandhurst, it formed part of the first wave of CW’s officially approved military models released in 2019, each aligned to a specific branch of the services.
In September 2022, CW introduced the Series 2 Cranwell, refining the original concept with a new 38 mm Light‑catcher™ case, a redesigned dial and an overall higher level of finishing. Officially approved by the Ministry of Defence, the Series 2 places even greater emphasis on legibility and authenticity. The dial was completely reworked and now carries the twin‑flags logo, with Arabic numerals printed in Super‑LumiNova®, complemented by Old Radium‑toned quarter‑hour batons and the inverted triangle at twelve. Powered by a COSC‑certified automatic movement, the Cranwell Series 2 retains its role as a precise, aviation‑focused tool watch, updated to align with CW’s modern proportions and design language without losing its military roots.
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in excellent condition with only minor signs of careful use.
Supplied on a CW bracelet with ratchet micro-adjust and quick release lugs showing light marks consistent with wear. Complete with all spare links.
Timegrapher: Approximately +2 seconds per day.
Strap options
Head only: £120 reduction
Replacement of existing bracelet for a standard unworn CW strap: £80 reduction
Additional standard unworn CW strap: £50 increase
Subject to availability, standard unworn CW straps comprise vintage oak leather, hybrid, rubber and tropic.
Please send us a message and we will adjust the price accordingly.
We also offer 10% off our straps and bracelets listed in Accessories purchased alongside a watch.
Simply add the accessory to your basket and use STRAP10 or BRAC10 at checkout.
Generally, we list all our bracelets on our Accessories page, but if you don’t see the bracelet for this specific watch, please ask.
Specifications
Questions
If you have any questions about this watch or strap options, or would like to reserve it, just get in touch. We’re specialists in Christopher Ward watches and are always happy to help.
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