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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 BlackvsDryden Chrono Diver Hometown

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Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCAutomatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
MSRP $1,249
Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Water Resistance
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
MSRP
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249
Chrono Diver Hometown$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black (SF300 AS120)
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$349

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What people say

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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black

Owners widely praise the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black for its brushed chapter ring, precise 120-click bezel, clear sapphire crystal, excellent case finishing, and significantly improved lume. The watch is considered a terrific value with solid construction. Some owners express a preference for a matte finish for a more tool-like appearance, though polished versions offer a dressier look and easier scratch removal. On balance, owners rate the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black highly for its tool-like features and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is smooth. The price has increased due to popularity.

Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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