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Citizen Promaster Diver AutomaticvsCWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

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Promaster Diver Automatic
CitizenPromaster Diver Automatic
MSRP $469
E9 Automatic Diver Watch
CWCE9 Automatic Diver Watch
MSRP $1,391
What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic for its lightweight titanium build, comfortable wear, and good specifications at its price point, with one owner highlighting its accuracy and dynamic dial made from recycled materials. Some users find the bezel action spongy and the bracelet subpar, while others note the overall finish is basic due to the brushed titanium. A reviewer also points out a preference for sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel inserts. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic highly for its value proposition as an affordable, lightweight, and accurate dive watch.

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

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver Automatic44mm
E9 Automatic Diver Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver Automatic40h
E9 Automatic Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver Automatic200m
E9 Automatic Diver Watch300m
MSRP
Promaster Diver Automatic$469
E9 Automatic Diver Watch$1,391

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch (SF300-E9 AS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8204
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$1,391
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