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CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

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.

Pedral Maestro

Owners widely praise the Pedral Maestro for its classy, well-finished appearance and value, particularly when discounted. The watch features a striking cushion case and TV dial design with a fluted bezel and smooth case transitions. Some find the design mature, and opinions are divided on the brand's heritage. The case diameter is 37mm, though one owner notes it wears like a 40mm. Overall, owners rate the Pedral Maestro highly for its design and finishing at the price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
E9 Automatic Diver Watch41mm
Maestro37mm
Power Reserve
E9 Automatic Diver Watch
Maestro
Water Resistance
E9 Automatic Diver Watch300m
Maestro100m
MSRP
E9 Automatic Diver Watch$1,391
Maestro$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
0mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch (SF300-E9 AS120)
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 on hands and indices

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,391
$1,450
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