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CWC Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers WatchvsSeiko Astron

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Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch
CWCTi300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch
MSRP $999
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500
What people say

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CWC Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch as an amazing value, highlighting its titanium construction, High Accuracy Quartz (HAQ) movement, and fixed lugs that embody a true tool watch ethos. One owner found the watch too small for their preference, listing it new in box for $1,200, while another notes its price at $1,415. On balance, owners rate the CWC Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch highly for its tool watch design and excellent value proposition.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch45mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch300m
Astron100m
MSRP
Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch$999
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
CWC Ti300 Titanium 5 Quartz Divers Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.402
5X83
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$2,500
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