CWC E9 Automatic DivervsResco Stainless

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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

Resco Stainless at true scale

Stainless

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

n/a

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$1,391

lowest

$1,955

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,391
$1,955
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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.

Resco Stainless

Owners widely praise Resco's customer service, with one owner noting their watch was repaired quickly and affordably after a severe accident, and another appreciating the brand's veteran-owned roots and Navy Seal heritage. The cases are described as strong, and the watches are considered durable and suitable for outdoor activities. One owner specifically mentions the cool dial design with small 0.2-second indices and a trident second hand. However, one owner reported rusting issues on the case by the time and date adjusting screw, which the company stated is normal and may require cleaning. Another owner felt Resco watches are not great value for money given their ETA movements and price. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a loss of -9 seconds in 7 days while the watch was breaking in. Overall, owners value Resco Stainless for its durability and strong customer service, despite some concerns about value for money and occasional case maintenance.