Which is cheaper, the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black or the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour?

At MSRP the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black is the cheaper of the two at $1,249, against $4,498 for the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour — a $3,249 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black or the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour?

The CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black wears larger at 41mm versus 40.5mm for the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black or the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour?

The CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour.

What movement does the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black run compared to the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour uses the Sellita SW200.

Side by side

CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 BlackvsFears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black

cwc-royal-navy-black-diver-automatic-mk-2

MSRP $1,249

Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

brunswick-40-5-jump-hour-china-blue

MSRP $4,498

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour40.5mm

Power Reserve

Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour40h

Water Resistance

Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour10m

MSRP

Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour$4,498

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black (SF300 AS120)

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$4,498

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

Owners widely praise the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour's stunning aventurine dial and vintage-modern aesthetic, with some noting excellent finishing. Reviewers highlight its fun dial visuals and unique in-house jump hour module. Owners are split on legibility with the jump hour complication, and some find the 12.8mm thickness substantial for some wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour highly for its unique dial and jump hour complication, despite some concerns about thickness and legibility.

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