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Citizen Promaster DivervsCWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch

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Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
MSRP $319
E9 Quartz Diver Watch
CWCE9 Quartz Diver Watch
MSRP $749
What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver for its lightweight titanium construction, comfortable wear, and excellent specifications for its price, with one owner noting handsome dial construction from recycled materials and accuracy of +1 second in 7 days. Some owners find its brushed finish unremarkable, its bezel action mediocre, and its rotor loud, while one example showed a slightly misaligned bezel and chapter ring. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver highly for its lightweight titanium build and strong value proposition.

CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch

The CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch is praised for its historical significance, unique Jolly Roger dial, and military-spec build. Owners report it is thin, small, very legible, and has a satisfyingly easy-to-wind crown, with some noting its accuracy and clean lume application. However, the luminous paint on the Jolly Roger is described as low glow, and one owner reported their T20 model had an inaccurate quartz movement and a soft acrylic crystal that scratches easily. Some find the Jolly Roger design "out there," while others like its unique aesthetic. Some feel it is overpriced for its components, particularly the standard Ronda movement. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch highly for its unique aesthetic and military-inspired build.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver36.5mm
E9 Quartz Diver Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
E9 Quartz Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
E9 Quartz Diver Watch300m
MSRP
Promaster Diver$319
E9 Quartz Diver Watch$749

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
36.5mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch (E9 QS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E168
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$749
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