CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Sea Falcon WatchvsSwiss Military Hanowa DEFENDER

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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 (Cabot Watch Company) Sea Falcon Watch at true scale

Sea Falcon Watch

Swiss Military Hanowa DEFENDER at true scale

DEFENDER

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$1,142

$480

lowest

Movement

Ronda 5030

Ronda 5030.D

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Watch
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5030
Ronda 5030.D

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,142
$480
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Reviews

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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Sea Falcon Watch

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.

Swiss Military Hanowa DEFENDER

Owners widely praise the Swiss Military Hanowa DEFENDER's attractive design and sapphire crystal, a feature uncommon at its price point. One owner notes their watch has looked new for over 10 years despite rough use, highlighting its durable build quality and solid quartz movement. However, one observer considers the finishing on Swiss Military Hanowa watches sub-standard. On balance, owners rate the Swiss Military Hanowa DEFENDER highly for its durable construction and value, especially considering its sapphire crystal and Swiss Confederation license.

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