A field watch made for the skies
A field watch made for the skies
Aviation has always gone hand in hand with watchmaking.
And with our reinvented, next-generation C65 Cranwell, you can see it in the metal – from every angle.
Modelled on the classic Jaeger-LeCoultre/IWC Mark XI 6B/346, an aviator watch aimed at bomber-navigators, the new Cranwell is a tribute to the pilots of the past that also happens to be a modern precision timing instrument.
The dial, which now hosts our twin-flags logo, has been completely redesigned for clarity and authenticity. Its Arabic numerals are printed in Super-LumiNova® lume for visibility after dark, while the Super-LumiNova® Old Radium-coated quarter-hour batons and inverted triangle add warmth as well as legibility.
The Light-catcher™ case has been reduced to 38mm: its brushed and polished facets are emphasised by contouring lines that run from its central ‘waist’ section down to its inclining lugs. Not only does it look fantastic, but it also feels comfortable when worn.
As befitting a field watch, power comes courtesy of a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1, which is in the top six per cent of Swiss-made movements for accuracy. As with the regular SW200-1, this chronometer version has a ‘hacking seconds’ function: a throwback to the time when being able to ‘synchronise watches’ was vital in operations.
The final ‘wow’ moment comes when you turn the watch over. Here, you’ll be greeted by the heraldic badge of the RAF deep-stamped into the backplate. And should you be forced to bail out at sea, water resistance to 150m means your watch will keep ticking while you wait for assistance.
Sellita SW200 COSC
Sellita SW200 COSC
Befitting a watch named for the Royal Air Force, the C65 Cranwell is powered by extremely rugged and precise Swiss-made automatic movement - in this case, a chronometer-certified version of the Sellita SW200-1. Tested by the Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres, an institute responsible for ensuring the highest standards of horological excellence, the SW200-1 has been tested in a number of positions and temperatures to ensure precision timekeeping throughout.
What the press say about the
C65 Cranwell Series 2
Approved by
the Royal Air Force
Royal standard
Licensed by the Ministry of Defence and approved by His Majesty’s Armed Forces, the second-gen C65 Cranwell is a precision-engineered update of Jaeger-LeCoultre and IWC’s ‘6B/346’ pilot’s watches.
Stamp of approval
The backplate has been deep-stamped with the Heraldic badge of the Royal Air Force – a reminder of the sacrifices its service men and women have made for us.
A dial with a story
The completely redesigned dial now plays host to our two-flags logo, with oversized numerals that deliver instant legibility – a must for any military watch.
Cool comfort
With brushed/polished surfaces and contoured lines, the 38mm Light-catcher™ case is an exercise in engineered elegance. Its subtle sizing makes it ideal for any wrist.
Lots of lume
The large Arabic numerals are printed with Super-LumiNova® Grade X1 BL C1, while Old Radium Super-LumiNova® is applied to the quarter-hour indexes (which you’ll also find on the inverted triangle at 12 o’clock).
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