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Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire EdgevsCWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

C60 Sapphire Edge
Christopher WardC60 Sapphire Edge
MSRP $1,495
E9 Automatic Diver Watch
CWCE9 Automatic Diver Watch
MSRP $1,391
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge for its slim 42mm case and the deep blue, translucent sapphire dial that emulates rippling water, with some finding its execution superior to other brands. The watch is also lauded for its innovative lume, including on the rubber strap, and its significant value. One owner reported their dial cracked internally and the brand denied warranty coverage. Overall, enthusiasts rate the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge highly for its visually striking sapphire dial and innovative lume at its price point.

From video reviewers

The sapphire dial is a standout feature, offering a unique visual appeal. The bracelet exhibits some rattle. Reviewers disagreed on the dial color, with one noting a deep blue hue and another a striking orange.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Sapphire Edge40mm
E9 Automatic Diver Watch41mm
Power Reserve
C60 Sapphire Edge56h
E9 Automatic Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
C60 Sapphire Edge300m
E9 Automatic Diver Watch300m
MSRP
C60 Sapphire Edge$1,495
E9 Automatic Diver Watch$1,391

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.32mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch (SF300-E9 AS120)
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$1,391
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