CWC Mellor or Hamilton Pilot Pioneer

[klunk]

Hi folks,

has anybody had to make the choice?


Price wise - I've found the Hammie at a similar price to the CWC.

I did prefer the Hamilton, but now not so sure.

[Quality Man]

Very similar watches obviously but they are certainly different. I have both and the Mellor is most definitely closest to the original as in a tool watch type way. The Hamilton is slightly pimped up, it’s not trying to be a copy of the original and the finishing is a step up from the CWC. I don’t think you can go wrong with either, good luck.

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[prexelor]

I have the Mellor which is acrylic crystal, manual wind and pull out crown, so cant get it wet. I think Hamilton is screw down crown with manual wind and sapphire?

I do enjoy wearing my Mellor. The only negative is the acrylic does mark quite easily but easy to polish (so I’m told).

I don’t think you can go wrong with either but I am CWC fan.

After buying the Mellor, I picked up a Fatboy 80.

[Cornholio]

The only negative is the acrylic does mark quite easily but easy to polish (so I’m told).

There was no choice involved for me, as it was the Mellor that I wanted. So, not really answering your question.

However, with regards to the above, absolutely. The Mellor's crystal does scratch, but add some Polywatch to your order and you'll be fine.

[bwest76]

CWC, I dont like the Hamiltons mottled dial it ruins it.

[MADDOG]

CWC, I dont like the Hamiltons mottled dial it ruins it.

I second that about the dial on the Hammy, it would have been far better in flat black.

[P9CLY]

There was no choice involved for me, as it was the Mellor that I wanted. So, not really answering your question.

However, with regards to the above, absolutely. The Mellor's crystal does scratch, but add some Polywatch to your order and you'll be fine.

CWC for me.

And just to say.....forget the Polywatch and price for a small tube.
Toothpaste does exactly the same for 99p maybe cheaper with all the budget shops.Remember toothpaste is a mild abrasive too.....and its in all our bathrooms right now.

[BillyCasper]

Hamilton for me. I just think the dial layout looks better balanced and I do like a ( or six) Hamilton.


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[klunk]

Thanks for the response all - it took me a while to decide, but have just ordered a Mellor.

[Quality Man]

Thanks for the response all - it took me a while to decide, but have just ordered a Mellor.

Great Christmas present to yourself, thoughts and pictures when you get it!


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[bwest76]

Thanks for the response all - it took me a while to decide, but have just ordered a Mellor.

I am sure you will like it,hope it arrives on time for you.

[William]

Great choice.

[Ser3 J]

Thanks for the response all - it took me a while to decide, but have just ordered a Mellor.

Excellent choice. The Hamilton is nice but I love my manual wind CWC. After service and regulation mine is also keeping time to (left face up overnight) +1 SPD. As good as the Explorer I had.

[Fullbreakfast]

I think Hamilton is screw down crown with manual wind and sapphire?

Maybe I’m just lazy, but manual wind plus screw down crown is a combo I’d rather avoid. Then there’s the wear on the threads, too.

[Quality Man]

Maybe I’m just lazy, but manual wind plus screw down crown is a combo I’d rather avoid. Then there’s the wear on the threads, too.

Just to clarify, it isn’t screw down, and it’s mineral not sapphire.


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[klunk]

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[Ser3 J]

Looks great - enjoy it. IMO it also suits a NATO strap with a bit of colour or indeed a perlon.

[learningtofly]

I have to admit, I’m becoming more and more tempted to add a Mellor to sit alongside my vintage issued W10. Lovely watches.

[klunk]

Great Christmas present to yourself, thoughts and pictures when you get it!


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@QM, I noticed you have a non standard strap fitted to your Mellor. As the lugs are 18.5mm wide, did you fit an 18 or 19 mm strap?

[Quality Man]

@QM, I noticed you have a non standard strap fitted to your Mellor. As the lugs are 18.5mm wide, did you fit an 18 or 19 mm strap?

Hi Klunk, I have only ever tried 18mm straps which look fine.


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[klunk]

Hi Klunk, I have only ever tried 18mm straps which look fine.


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Thanks

[bwest76]

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Good choice enjoy.

Best get a spare Phoenix strap while they are available.

[prexelor]

Hi Klunk, I have only ever tried 18mm straps which look fine.
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A good choice!

I have 19mm Chevron straps from Crown & Buckle and they fit perfectly. I think the strap supplied by CWC is also 19mm.

[bwest76]

18mm would have been the original size issued and it looks much better balanced with that size.

I had a look for you they seem to be still available.


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