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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
LonginesULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L836.6
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$5,550

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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.

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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