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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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