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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsAVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
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.

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic for its unique style and good quality for its price point, with specific appreciation for its thin bezel, pusher style, dial colors, and WW2 references. Some owners note the 43.5mm size may be large for smaller wrists, and a few report that the chronograph buttons can stick. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic highly for its distinctive design and value at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
NEWTON
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$350
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