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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsIslander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$449

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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 Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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