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Christopher Ward C60 Pool Diver

The playful, vacation-inspired design and unique dial elements are consistently praised. The Sellita SW200-1 movement's 38-hour power reserve is noted as a potential drawback compared to competitors.

CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC diver for its historical significance, build quality, and tool-watch nature, with many finding it comfortable and a go-to piece. Some owners appreciate the fixed springbars for NATO straps and the option of various case finishes. However, the CWC is frequently considered overpriced, with buyers paying a premium for the brand's history and reissue status, especially for the automatic version. The acrylic bezel's durability and the "faux patina" lume color are noted concerns for some. On balance, owners and reviewers find the CWC diver to be a well-built, historically significant tool watch, though many question its value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Pool Diver41mm
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch41mm
Power Reserve
C60 Pool Diver
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
Water Resistance
C60 Pool Diver200m
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch300m
MSRP
C60 Pool Diver$1,250
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch$1,875

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
0mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,250
$1,875
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