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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$445

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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