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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, BlackvsSpinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

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Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325
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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black for its exceptional legibility, robust build quality, and precise second hand alignment. The durable black PVD coating is noted as being very well applied and likely to age well, and the bezel action is excellent with no back play. Some owners appreciate the practicality of the day/date function for daily wear, while others prefer the aesthetic simplicity of a no-date dial. The fixed spring bars are viewed positively by some for their historical purpose and ease of use with NATO straps. However, the £700 price point has been questioned as being significantly higher than similarly specified alternatives. The day/date function itself is a divisive feature among owners. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black highly for its military heritage, rugged construction, and excellent legibility at the price.

Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black45mm
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black40h
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black300m
Fleuss Chronograph100m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black$951
Fleuss Chronograph$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
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