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Sinn 836vsCWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 836

Owners widely report the Sinn 836's 43mm case is large, though its thinness is noted as a mitigating factor for wearability. Legibility is described as uniform across the dial. On balance, owners find the Sinn 836 to be a well-regarded watch for its legibility and comfortable thin profile, though some note its substantial diameter.

From video reviewers

The Sinn 836's TEGIMENT Technology steel case offers high-quality level and scratch-resistance. The watch's operation is also appreciated, with one reviewer noting it's "especially nice" with the ETA 2892-A2 caliber movement. A notable trade-off is the lack of specific details about the watch's performance or features beyond its basics.

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

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
83643mm
E9 Automatic Diver Watch41mm
Power Reserve
83638h
E9 Automatic Diver Watch
Water Resistance
836100m
E9 Automatic Diver Watch300m
MSRP
836$2,149
E9 Automatic Diver Watch$1,391

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
satinised/polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
21
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,149
$1,391
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