CWC E9 Automatic Diver WatchvsSanturce El Tiburón — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch
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Measurements
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E9 Automatic Diver Watch
El Tiburón — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
lowest
Thickness
n/a
12.2mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
MSRP
$1,391
$949
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
The Santurce El Tiburón — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch features a 39mm sandblasted steel case and a flat sapphire crystal with no glare. Reviewers praise its smooth and secure bezel action, along with excellent and even luminous material application on the hands and markers. Overall, owners rate the Santurce El Tiburón — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch highly for its glare-free crystal and excellent lume application.
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