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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsTudor Black Bay Ceramic

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Black Bay Ceramic
TudorBlack Bay Ceramic
MSRP $6,125
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.

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic's matte ceramic case and bracelet offer a stealthy, scratch-proof aesthetic that shifts from anthracite to gray in light. Reviewers note its comfortable wearability, with one highlighting improved comfort over steel versions, and praise the METAS-certified MT5602-U movement. However, the sandblasted finishing is described as lacking contrast, and the bracelet's butterfly clasp omits on-the-fly adjustment. The PVD-treated steel bezel ring is also flagged as a potential wear-and-tear vulnerability. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic appealing for its unique ceramic construction and durable, stealthy finish, despite some functional limitations.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Black Bay Ceramic41mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Black Bay Ceramic70h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Black Bay Ceramic200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Black Bay Ceramic$6,125

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MT5602-1U
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$6,125
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