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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsanOrdain Fabrik

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Fabrik38mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Fabrik68h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Fabrik50m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Fabrik$1,810

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Fabrik

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
68h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$1,810

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What people say

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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.

anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

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