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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 BlackvsGrand Seiko SBGW291

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Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCAutomatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
MSRP $1,249
SBGW291
Grand SeikoSBGW291
MSRP $5,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
SBGW29136.5mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h
SBGW29172h
Water Resistance
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
SBGW291100m
MSRP
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249
SBGW291$5,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
36.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black (SF300 AS120)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$5,300

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW291

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 is praised for its charming 36.5mm size and a silver sunburst dial with sharply chamfered indices and dauphine hands. Reviewers note the hallmark Zaratsu polished surfaces and the hand-wound 9S64 movement, which provides accuracy between -3 to +5 seconds per day and a three-day power reserve. The case wears wonderfully on smaller wrists. However, its €5,200 price is considered high by one reviewer, especially without a steel bracelet, suggesting vintage options might be more appealing. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SBGW291 a valid option for a simpler, smaller Grand Seiko experience, with its wearability and finishing being key strengths.

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