CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Sea Falcon - BlackvsEdox 1973 Chronograph
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Measurements
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Sea Falcon - Black
1973 Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Thickness
n/a
12.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$749
lowest
$995
Movement
Ronda 5030
Caliber 101 (Ronda 5021.D)
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The 45mm CWC Sea Falcon Watch - Black is noted for its large 30mm dial, which emphasizes its size, particularly when paired with a NATO strap. Some owners suggest that alternative watches offer better specifications for the price, indicating that brand heritage and design are key factors in purchasing decisions. One owner considers the Sea Falcon decent but overpriced, believing it should retail between $700-$800 instead of $1300. Overall, owners find the CWC Sea Falcon Watch - Black to be an acceptable watch, but its value proposition is a point of contention.
Owners report a minute hand detaching on one occasion, which was a simple repair. The Edox 1973 Chronograph features a 43mm case and 200m water resistance. On balance, owners find the Edox 1973 Chronograph to be a well-built watch for its price point, with the primary concern being the limited lume.
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