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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 BlackvsRolex Sea-Dweller

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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.

Rolex Sea-Dweller

The Rolex Sea-Dweller is widely considered a masculine and substantial watch, with owners appreciating its clean look and red dial text. Some find its 43mm size and thickness make it feel like a "tank" and potentially cause arm fatigue, especially for those with smaller wrists or after weight loss, while others prefer its chunkiness and consider it more proportionally appropriate for larger wrists. The Rolex Sea-Dweller is seen by some as a niche product compared to the Submariner due to its size and heft. One owner considers the Sea-Dweller 43mm dial superior to other modern Rolexes, noting its matte-ish finish and red lettering. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Sea-Dweller highly for its distinctive aesthetic and substantial presence, though its size and weight are polarizing factors.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
Sea-Dweller43mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
Sea-Dweller70h
Water Resistance
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
Sea-Dweller1,220m
MSRP
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249
Sea-Dweller$22,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Rolesor
Water Resistance
300m
1220m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black (SF300 AS120)
Black
Indices
Index
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
3235
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$22,450
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