CWC Arctic Radar Automatic DivervsHalios Seaforth IV

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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 Automatic Diver at true scale

Arctic Radar Automatic Diver

Halios Seaforth IV at true scale

Seaforth IV

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

11.4mm

lowest

12.4mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$2,031

$765

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
White
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,031
$765
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Reviews

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

CWC Arctic Radar Automatic Diver

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Arctic Radar Automatic Diver Watch for its robust build, comparing its toughness to that of the Marathon GSAR, and appreciate its preferred aesthetic and smooth bezel action. One owner reports accuracy of +3 seconds per day. Some owners note fixed springbars as a potential drawback. On balance, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Arctic Radar Automatic Diver Watch highly for its cool factor and military connection, deeming it a very solid watch.

Halios Seaforth IV

Owners widely praise the Halios Seaforth IV's wearability on smaller wrists, citing its manageable 40mm case and 47mm lug-to-lug distance. Admiration is frequently directed towards the sunburst blue dial and the well-executed lume on the sapphire bezel. Some owners find the steel bracelet bland on stainless steel variants, and a few express a desire for white dials or larger case sizes. One owner notes the sapphire bezel is flat and taller than preferred. On balance, owners rate the Halios Seaforth IV highly for its accessible size and quality finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The sunburst blue dial is a standout feature. Limited water resistance is a shared concern.

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