Which is bigger, the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch or the Redux Zero-Hour?

The CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Redux Zero-Hour — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch or the Redux Zero-Hour?

The CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Redux Zero-Hour.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch or the Redux Zero-Hour?

The Redux Zero-Hour carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch.

What movement does the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch run compared to the Redux Zero-Hour?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Redux Zero-Hour uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

CWC E9 Automatic Diver WatchvsRedux Zero-Hour

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

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MSRP $1,391

Redux Zero-Hour

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

E9 Automatic Diver Watch41mm

Zero-Hour39mm

Power Reserve

E9 Automatic Diver Watch40h

Zero-Hour41h

Water Resistance

E9 Automatic Diver Watch300m

Zero-Hour200m

MSRP

E9 Automatic Diver Watch$1,391

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Full specifications

Case

6 specs

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

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,391

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What people say

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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.

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Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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