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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$666

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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.

CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

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