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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 BlackvsGeckota Pioneer Classic Edition

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Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCAutomatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
MSRP $1,249
Pioneer Classic Edition
GeckotaPioneer Classic Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
Pioneer Classic Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h
Pioneer Classic Edition40h
Water Resistance
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
Pioneer Classic Edition100m
MSRP
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249
Pioneer Classic Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black (SF300 AS120)
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$399

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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.

Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition

The Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition is praised for its retro-futuristic design, striking dial with vertical brushing that shifts color, and excellent lume. Owners find it offers excellent value for money and appreciate its solid, comfortable weight and higher quality stock straps. However, the thin cross-hair design can disappear from a distance, making the dial less coherent when viewed afar, and some note it wears large due to its size and lack of a prominent bezel. One owner points out the crystal is very reflective, the gold accents appear cheap, and the case finish resembles chrome more than polish, with a loose fleck of lume also noted. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Classic Edition highly for its distinctive retro design and strong value proposition.

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