Aquastar Benthos ProfessionalvsCWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 with Date

The Aquastar Benthos Professional is widely praised for its significantly slimmer 13.9mm case, which contributes to comfortable everyday wear and a sleek profile, and its ultra-legible dial. Reviewers note its well-tensioned bezel and an improved beads-of-rice bracelet. Some find the 42mm case size substantial for a dive watch, and its 38-hour power reserve is considered unremarkable. The watch is priced at $1,290 during pre-order. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Aquastar Benthos Professional highly for its comfortable wearability and legible dial at the price.

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 with Date for its authentic vintage look and legible dial, with reviewers noting its faithful homage to the 1980 original and durable 41mm case. The watch features an upgraded sapphire crystal and improved lume, and its 120-click bezel is described as perfectly clicking. Some find the vintage-tinted dial and hands' gold tone slightly too pronounced and the applied paint too glossy, while the day/date function draws mixed opinions. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 with Date highly for its authentic vintage aesthetic and robust build.