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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsAstor + Banks Chrono

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Chrono40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Chrono100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Chrono$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$575

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What people say

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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely report the CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch as very hard-wearing, with good seconds hand alignment and perfect bezel alignment with crisp action. The lume is described as pretty good despite fauxtina, and the watch gains approximately 3 seconds per month. Some owners consider the CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch overpriced, while others appreciate its bombproof, toolish design and military heritage.

Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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