CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black with DatevsTimex Diver Inspired

Diver Inspired
TimexDiver Inspired

Ref. timex-diver-inspired-42mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch-tw2y28700·MSRP $82

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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 Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black with Date at true scale

Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black with Date

Timex Diver Inspired at true scale

Diver Inspired

Diameter

45mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$926

$82

lowest

Movement

Ronda 517

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$926
$82
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Reviews

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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black with Date

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black with Date for its excellent case finishing, robust 120-click bezel action, and significantly improved lume compared to previous models. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its military provenance and value as a unique daily wear, with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and day-date complication adding to its appeal. Some owners note fixed spring bars as a potential drawback, and one reviewer found the "faux patina" lume on a similar model to be too gold and glossy. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting it running 3 seconds fast per 24 hours, while another observed the minute hand lume fading faster than the rest of the dial. Overall, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black with Date highly for its solid construction, military significance, and practical features at its price point.

Timex Diver Inspired

The Timex Diver Inspired 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch is praised for its comfortable 42mm size and unobtrusive wearability, with one owner finding its style nice. One reviewer notes that some Timex three-hand models audibly tick, though a chronograph version of a similar watch did not have a bothersome ticking sound. The luminous material on a related Timex model was described as lackluster, lacking the Indiglo backlight found on less expensive Timex watches. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Timex Diver Inspired 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch to be a comfortable and stylish option for its price.

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