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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsIslander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
IslanderIslander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
MSRP $429

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$429

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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.

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

The Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 is praised for its screw pins, milled scissor clasp, and embossed ceramic bezel, offering excellent specifications for its price. Owners note its better alignment compared to some alternatives and appreciate its design inspiration. Overall, owners rate the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 highly for its build features and value.

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