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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsFarer GMT

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375
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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.

Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm x 10mm case. Reviewers note the ETA 2893-2 movement as a good choice with hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. The bronze crown, intended to develop a patina, is flagged as a potentially unpopular design element that some feel looks unfinished or out of place. Prices range from $1,425 to $2,150 AUD. Overall, reviewers find the Farer GMT Automatic offers good value for a GMT watch in its price segment, with the dial and case proportions being key strengths.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
GMT56h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
GMT100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
GMT$1,375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,375
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