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CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 BlackvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCAutomatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
MSRP $1,249
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $625

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black (SF300 AS120)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,249
$625

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, jewel-toned teal or emerald green dials with wave patterns and vibrant PADI color schemes. Owners and reviewers note its solid build quality, refined case, and good value, with some highlighting the laser-engraved bezel numerals and LumiBrite for legibility. The 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, while the 6R15 provides 50 hours. Accuracy figures vary, with the 6R55 rated +25/-15 seconds per day and the 6R15 around +/- 15-25 seconds per day. Some find the lug-to-lug measurement, around 49.5mm, potentially long for smaller wrists, and one owner noted a unique case design made the watch wear top-heavy. Another owner found the finishing and bracelet design basic. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its striking dial aesthetics and solid dive watch construction at its price point.

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