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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 BlackvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

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Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCAutomatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
MSRP $1,249
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT
SeikoProspex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT
MSRP $1,500

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT72h
Water Resistance
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT200m
MSRP
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT$1,500

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.6mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black (SF300 AS120)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$1,500

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT is widely praised for its build quality, finishing, and comfortable wearability, offering good value for its price point. Owners and reviewers highlight the attractive silver/white sunray dial, blue ceramic bezel, and the premium feel of the improved bracelet clasp with excellent micro-adjustment. The Caliber 6R54 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve, and real-world accuracy often exceeds its stated range of +25 to -15 seconds per day, with some owners reporting figures around +3 to +5 seconds per day. However, the caller-style GMT functionality is a point of contention for some, who find the GMT scale difficult to read and prefer a flyer GMT at this price. Some also find the crown position at 4 o'clock undesirable, and a few note a lack of dial contrast or illegibility of the inner bezel.

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