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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsDan Henry 1937

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
193740h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
1937
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.1mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Gold

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$290

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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