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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsPagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
PD-1788 GMT NH34
Pagani DesignPD-1788 GMT NH34
MSRP $196
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.

Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34 for its good size and attractive design, with some noting it appears to be a quality step up for the brand. However, opinions are split on its value and aesthetic execution; some owners love it and find it cool, while others consider it a poor copy, too expensive, and note issues like faded dial print and a bracelet that looks bad on certain variants. One owner found their unit arrived DOA, and another suggests regulating the NH34 movement for reliability. Overall, owners are divided on the Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34, with strong opinions ranging from love for its design and perceived quality to criticism of its execution and price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
PD-1788 GMT NH3440mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
PD-1788 GMT NH3442h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
PD-1788 GMT NH34100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
PD-1788 GMT NH34$196

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$196
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