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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsAstor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Fortitude Lite40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Fortitude Lite200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Fortitude Lite$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$650

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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 Fortitude Lite

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is praised for its reduced 10.9mm thickness and redesigned lugs that turn down, along with the removal of the date complication. One owner finds the white dial Fortitude Lite a good watch but not worth $650, suggesting better value from other brands, while another simply states it looks better than a specific alternative. Overall, owners praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite for its wearability due to its thinner case and redesigned lugs.

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