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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 BlackvsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCAutomatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
MSRP $1,249
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$450

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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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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