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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsChristopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
The Twelve Midnight
Christopher WardThe Twelve Midnight
MSRP $1,210
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

Owners and reviewers widely praise Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight for its excellent value, with particular commendation for its case and bracelet finishing, dial texture, and lume. Some owners note the dial is silver rather than white, and a few find the bracelet links have sharp edges and the clasp lacks micro-adjustment. The watch is noted for its thin case, offering exceptional wrist comfort. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight highly for its impressive finishing and comfort at the price point.

From video reviewers

The black lacquer dial's quality and premium feel are consistently praised. Reviewers express reservations about the watch's value or execution. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's objective merits translate to personal appeal.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
The Twelve Midnight43.3mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
The Twelve Midnight38h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
The Twelve Midnight100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
43.3mm
Thickness
12mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
23.3mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,210
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