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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 BlackvsHamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

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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.

Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto for its legible dial, well-integrated day-date complication, and vintage military aesthetic. The 40mm to 42mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the complication is considered well-executed for its price point. However, the lume is criticized for poor intensity and longevity, and the mirror-polished bezel is flagged as a scratch magnet. The stock leather strap is also described as stiff. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto highly for its attractive vintage styling and functional day-date complication at an accessible price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
11.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
H-30
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$1,245
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