CWC E9 Automatic DivervsHamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

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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 E9 Automatic Diver at true scale

E9 Automatic Diver

Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto at true scale

Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

13.1mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$1,391

lowest

$1,395

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Hamilton H-10

Case

2 specs
Thickness
n/a
13.09mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch (SF300-E9 AS120)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,391
$1,395
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Reviews

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

CWC E9 Automatic Diver

Owners widely praise the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch for its military-spec toughness and satisfyingly easy-to-wind crown, with one owner calling it a perfect reissue. The watch is noted for its legibility and significant wrist presence, enhanced by its unique "Jolly Roger" dial design. Some critics find the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch overpriced for its mineral crystal and 60-click bezel, and its luminous paint is noted as low glow. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch highly for its military heritage and durability as a beater watch.

Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto is praised for its wearable 41mm size, graceful silhouette, and robust tool-watch aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting its clean, date-free dial, well-defined bezel clicks, and surprisingly nice crown. Owners and reviewers note the pliable rubber strap and a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement that works well on smaller wrists, alongside a 46mm case option in the line. The watch is powered by the Hamilton H-10 automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve. Some drawbacks noted include a stiff rubber strap, unforgiving buckle, and bezel grip in wet conditions, while one owner found the bezel action a bit stiff. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto highly for its balanced design and wearability at its price point.

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