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CWC E9 Quartz Diver WatchvsTimefactors Speedbird GMT

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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.

Timefactors Speedbird GMT

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Speedbird GMT for its quality and value, with many appreciating its 36mm case size for wearability and its surprisingly good bracelet. Some owners note the GMT function is on an inner ring, and one owner found the date wheel sunken. The watch is noted for its classic aesthetic and is considered a good value, though purchasing requires patience due to limited order windows. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Speedbird GMT highly for its wearability and value at the price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
E9 Quartz Diver Watch41mm
Speedbird GMT36mm
Power Reserve
E9 Quartz Diver Watch40h
Speedbird GMT
Water Resistance
E9 Quartz Diver Watch300m
Speedbird GMT100m
MSRP
E9 Quartz Diver Watch$749
Speedbird GMT$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch (E9 QS120)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super Luminova X1 C3

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$315
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