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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsMarathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch for its bombproof, no-nonsense, toolish design and military connection, with the PVD finish being a liked feature. Reviewers highlight its highly legible, classic dial and durable, tool-like PVD-coated case that shows remarkable resilience. The Ronda 517 quartz movement is appreciated for grab-and-go reliability and good seconds hand accuracy, with one owner noting it aligns closely with indices. The 45mm case size and fixed spring bars are seen by some as positive for NATO strap wear. Some owners find the £700 price steep for a quartz watch, comparing it unfavorably to similarly specified alternatives. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch highly for its rugged military aesthetics and reliable tool-watch functionality at its price point.

Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its ISO 6425 certification and practical, everyday wearability, with one owner noting the movement sets and ticks fine with expected quartz accuracy. The bezel and crystal are also described as great. One owner reports the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while another notes the TSAR Medium, listed at 12mm thick, visually appears thicker. Overall, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its robust build and practical design.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch45mm
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$1,142
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
46mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
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