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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsAstor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Sea Ranger M240mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Sea Ranger M240h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Sea Ranger M2300m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Sea Ranger M2$1,149

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,149

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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 Sea Ranger M2

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is widely praised for its balanced design, excellent legibility, and strong GADA (go-anywhere, do-anything) capabilities, featuring 300m water resistance and a scratch-resistant coating. Reviewers note its comfortable 40mm case size and good lume, though one source describes it as good but not great. The movement is a Sellita SW200 adjusted by the brand, with accuracy reported around ±8 seconds per day. The pre-order price is $650, with a standard price of $850. On balance, reviewers find the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 to be a compelling option due to its functional design and robust specifications.

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