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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 BlackvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCAutomatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
MSRP $1,249
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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