CWC E9 Automatic Diver WatchvsIWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

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 due to its thin case, small size, and legibility. Some owners appreciate its durability and value as a beater or summer watch, noting its solid bars are a military requirement and highlighting its significant wrist presence and unique "Jolly Roger" dial design. Critics find the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch overpriced for its mineral crystal and 60-click bezel, despite its military heritage and HAQ movement, and its luminous paint is noted as low glow. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch highly for its military-spec toughness and wrist presence, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic as a beautiful, solid, and hard-wearing watch with great lume and a functional bezel. Some owners find it chunky and note that the non-removable bars limit strap options, while one reviewer suggests its utilitarian and angular look, combined with a non-tapering bracelet and substantial weight, indicates a need for evolutionary refinement. The 42mm case feels robust and over-engineered, featuring a unique SafeDive bezel system. The IWC 32111 automatic movement offers a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic well for its robust build and unique bezel system, despite some finding it chunky.