CWC Arctic Radar Quartz DivervsElliot Brown Beachmaster

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

CWC Arctic Radar Quartz Diver at true scale

Arctic Radar Quartz Diver

Elliot Brown Beachmaster at true scale

Beachmaster

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

n/a

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

24h

MSRP

$666

lowest

$855

Movement

Quartz

Ronda 515

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC Arctic Radar Quartz Diver Watch (White Dial)
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Ronda 515
Power Reserve
0h
24h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$855
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Reviews

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

CWC Arctic Radar Quartz Diver

The CWC Arctic Radar Quartz Diver Watch is praised for its functional, military-inspired design with sword hands and minimal dial text, and its lightweight wearability. Some owners find CWC quartz divers, including this model, to be overpriced for a quartz movement, especially when considering strap quality. However, others argue the pricing is justified by smaller production scales and heritage, with one owner finding the titanium upgrade a cut above steel. The watch features a 12-hour bezel and is powered by a high-accuracy quartz movement rated to 10 seconds per year, with a 300-meter water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CWC Arctic Radar Quartz Diver Watch for its utilitarian aesthetics and grab-and-go convenience, though a segment of the community questions its value proposition.

Elliot Brown Beachmaster

The Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER is lauded for its robust, no-nonsense tool watch design and construction, featuring a blasted finish and a secure strap system. Owners praise its unique mission timer complication and a patented ceramic bezel for count-up and count-down functions, with one owner noting good lume and a comfortable rubber strap. Conversely, the dial lume is considered lackluster by some, potentially due to the vintage aesthetic influencing the choice of luminous material. The crowns are also noted as slightly undersized. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER highly for its functional tool watch design and unique bezel complication.