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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
46.68mm
Thickness
12mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.68mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,695

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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 C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC for its comfortable wearability, durable case and bezel, and smooth winding action, with one owner finding its case superior to a Tudor's. However, accuracy is a significant concern, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day. The rubber strap is also noted as lacking refinement, and some suggest design tweaks for greater brand uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC highly for its wearability and case finishing, despite accuracy concerns with the Sellita SW330-2 movement.

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