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Sinn 556 I WTvsCWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

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What people say

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Sinn 556 I WT

The Sinn 556 I WT is seen as a good value, though some owners find its stark black dial and white markers visually flat compared to more textured dials. While its minimalist design, screw-down crown, and water resistance are praised, some find the two-dimensional dial lacks visual substance. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 556 I WT well for its value and solid specifications, despite some finding its austere dial design polarizing.

From video reviewers

The stark white dial offers excellent legibility. Lume application on the hands was inconsistent.

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
556 I WT38.5mm
E9 Automatic Diver Watch41mm
Power Reserve
556 I WT38h
E9 Automatic Diver Watch
Water Resistance
556 I WT200m
E9 Automatic Diver Watch300m
MSRP
556 I WT$2,106
E9 Automatic Diver Watch$1,391

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Finish
satinized
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Red
CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch (SF300-E9 AS120)
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,106
$1,391
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