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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsTraska Freediver Arctic

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
White

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$735

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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.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

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