CWC Arctic Radar Quartz DivervsSheffield Diver 1

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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

Sheffield Diver 1 at true scale

Diver 1

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

n/a

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$666

n/a

Movement

Quartz

Miyota 2035

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 2035
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
n/a
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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.

Sheffield Diver 1

Owners widely praise the Sheffield Diver 1 for its substantial, rugged case and overall quality at an affordable price, with many appreciating the blue dial and dial patina. Some owners note the bezel action could be crisper, and one found the non-quick-set date inconvenient. An owner reported difficulty removing the caseback during servicing, and another experienced tiny shock springs disappearing during cleaning. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield Diver 1 highly for its build quality and value.