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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsTissot Visodate

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The bottom line

The 39mm Visodate wears 2mm narrower than the 41mm 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch — noticeable on a 6.5" wrist.

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.

Tissot Visodate

The Tissot Visodate is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, clean dial, and excellent value, with owners and reviewers highlighting its compact 39mm case, refined proportions, and the reliable Powermatic 80 movement providing an 80-hour power reserve. Some owners specifically appreciate the twisted lug design and the beveled domed sapphire crystal. However, criticisms include weak lume, a potentially flat bezel, and a leather strap that requires break-in, while the 39mm diameter and flat profile may not suit all wrists. The crystal can also be reflective, and some find the lugs somewhat long. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Visodate highly for its refined design and exceptional value at its price point.

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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Tissot Visodate
Tissot Visodate
MSRP $950
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Visodate
TissotVisodate
MSRP $950

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Visodate39mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Visodate80h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Visodate50m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Visodate$950

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Blue
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$950

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