CWC Sea FalconvsSeiko Sportura Kinetic Chronograph

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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 Sea Falcon at true scale

Sea Falcon

Seiko Sportura Kinetic Chronograph at true scale

Sportura Kinetic Chronograph

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

47mm

Thickness

n/a

13.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$1,142

$995

lowest

Movement

Ronda 5030

7L22

Case

5 specs
Thickness
n/a
13.75mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
n/a
Brushed and Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
See-through screw case back

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Applied

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5030
7L22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,142
$995
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Reviews

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CWC Sea Falcon

Owners widely report the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Sea Falcon Watch is a great grab-and-go tool watch, praised for its cool asymmetrical design and quartz movement. Accuracy is excellent, with one owner noting zero deviation over 30 days. The 41mm case is considered by some to be large for wrists around 7-7.25 inches, though one owner with a 7-inch wrist found the 47mm lug-to-lug distance to fit perfectly. Some question the value of a quartz watch priced over $800, while others defend it as collectible and worthwhile. Fixed lugs are noted as a drawback for strap changes. Overall, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Sea Falcon Watch highly for its reliable quartz timekeeping and distinctive pilot's chronograph design.

Seiko Sportura Kinetic Chronograph

Owners widely report positive attention for the Seiko Sportura Kinetic Chronograph, with some receiving more compliments than on watches from luxury brands. The kinetic movement is generally seen as reliable, with one owner noting it keeps good time when worn. However, the chronograph function is noted to drain power, leading to inactivity stops after a few hours, and one owner reported a battery life of about six months. The design is polarizing, with some finding it unattractive and over-complicated, while others praise its functionality and finishing. On balance, owners appreciate the Seiko Sportura Kinetic Chronograph for the positive attention it garners and its functional kinetic movement, despite some design criticisms and power drain concerns.

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