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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsSternglas Sedius

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Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301
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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.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch45mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Sedius
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Sedius50m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$1,142
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
8mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
TMI VH31
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$301
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