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CWC E9 Quartz Diver WatchvsTissot Carson Premium

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E9 Quartz Diver Watch
CWCE9 Quartz Diver Watch
MSRP $749
Carson Premium
TissotCarson Premium
MSRP $450
What people say

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CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch

The CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch is praised for its historical significance, unique Jolly Roger dial, and military-spec build. Owners report it is thin, small, very legible, and has a satisfyingly easy-to-wind crown, with some noting its accuracy and clean lume application. However, the luminous paint on the Jolly Roger is described as low glow, and one owner reported their T20 model had an inaccurate quartz movement and a soft acrylic crystal that scratches easily. Some find the Jolly Roger design "out there," while others like its unique aesthetic. Some feel it is overpriced for its components, particularly the standard Ronda movement. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch highly for its unique aesthetic and military-inspired build.

Tissot Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
E9 Quartz Diver Watch41mm
Carson Premium30mm
Power Reserve
E9 Quartz Diver Watch40h
Carson Premium40h
Water Resistance
E9 Quartz Diver Watch300m
Carson Premium50m
MSRP
E9 Quartz Diver Watch$749
Carson Premium$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
30mm
Thickness
12mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
30mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch (E9 QS120)
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$450
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