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CWC E9 Automatic Diver WatchvsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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E9 Automatic Diver Watch
CWCE9 Automatic Diver Watch
MSRP $1,391
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
E9 Automatic Diver Watch41mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
E9 Automatic Diver Watch40h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
E9 Automatic Diver Watch300m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
E9 Automatic Diver Watch$1,391
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch (SF300-E9 AS120)
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,391
$604

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What people say

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CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch for its military-spec toughness and satisfyingly easy-to-wind crown, with one owner calling it a perfect reissue due to its thin case, small size, and legibility. Some owners appreciate its durability and value as a beater or summer watch, noting its solid bars are a military requirement and highlighting its significant wrist presence and unique "Jolly Roger" dial design. Critics find the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch overpriced for its mineral crystal and 60-click bezel, despite its military heritage and HAQ movement, and its luminous paint is noted as low glow. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch highly for its military-spec toughness and wrist presence, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

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