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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsBremont MBIII

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
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.

Bremont MBIII

The Bremont MBIII is praised for its versatile pilot's watch design, excellent dial visibility, and shock-resistant chronometer movement housed in a 43mm Trip-Tick case with a Faraday cage. Owners appreciate its unique origin story tied to Martin-Baker ejection seats and the brand's distinctive design language, with some noting the orange barrel accent. The watch features a 24-hour scale, 100m water resistance, and an improved Roto Click bezel. However, the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" dial text is considered divisive, and its ETA 2892 GMT movement is not a "true" GMT as only the 24-hour hand is independently adjustable. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Bremont MBIII for its robust build and unique aviation-inspired narrative.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
MBIII43mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
MBIII40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
MBIII100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
MBIII$5,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
14.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$5,450
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