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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsChristopher Ward C63 True GMT

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
C63 True GMT48mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
C63 True GMT120h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
C63 True GMT100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
C63 True GMT$4,135

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
48mm
Thickness
12mm
14.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
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
CW-002
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
33
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$4,135

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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.

Christopher Ward C63 True GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 True GMT is widely praised for its in-house CW-002 caliber, which offers a 120-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Owners find the 39mm case size comfortable, though some note it wears closer to 40-41mm. While the PVD hands provide good contrast and the lume is praised for readability, one owner felt the orange accent lacked pop and the gloss dial/text combo appeared cheap in certain lighting. One owner also noted a perceived slight difference in production quality compared to a sibling model's bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 True GMT highly for its impressive power reserve and COSC-certified movement at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is praised for its polished and curved surfaces. The watch uses a Sellita SW330-2 movement. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one noting 40.5mm and another highlighting a 36mm option.

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