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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsPhoibos Apollo

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Apollo200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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