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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 BlackvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

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Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCAutomatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
MSRP $1,249

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze43mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze50h
Water Resistance
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze100m
MSRP
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze$1,795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black (SF300 AS120)
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 6498-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$1,795

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What people say

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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black

Owners widely praise the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black for its brushed chapter ring, precise 120-click bezel, clear sapphire crystal, excellent case finishing, and significantly improved lume. The watch is considered a terrific value with solid construction. Some owners express a preference for a matte finish for a more tool-like appearance, though polished versions offer a dressier look and easier scratch removal. On balance, owners rate the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black highly for its tool-like features and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is smooth. The price has increased due to popularity.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

Owners and reviewers praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze for its romantic aviation appeal, authentic pilot design, and light, versatile case. The dial texture is noted as superior to stock photos, and the tan lume harmonizes with the bronze case. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +1-2s/day. The joy of winding the oversized crown is a recurring positive, though some find it rough initially. The watch is considered good value by some, offering hand-wind and small seconds with heritage, though others feel it shares technology with more affordable models. Concerns are raised about the mineral crystal scratching more easily than sapphire, with one instance of breakage. The bezel's detents are described as unremarkable, and the stock strap has a paper-like feel. Some owners report a 48-click bezel, while others have a 60-click version.

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