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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
60m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,300

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

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