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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsAVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$260

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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.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely report AVI-8 watches offer a compelling design and are decently well made for the price. The AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs, a bi-compax meca-quartz movement, and a mineral crystal, with design elements inspired by Supermarine Spitfires. One owner notes that AVI-8 watches are "something different" and "decently well made," though not of "insane quality." On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph for its unique design and value proposition.

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