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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsTissot Chrono XL Vintage

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450
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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.

Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
13 1/4'''

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$450
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