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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGP007

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
SBGP007
Grand SeikoSBGP007
MSRP $3,900
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.

Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
SBGP00740mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
SBGP00740h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
SBGP007100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
SBGP007$3,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
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

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$3,900
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