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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsFears Arnos (Blue)

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Arnos (Blue)40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Arnos (Blue)30m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Arnos (Blue)$4,604

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.8mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Sellita SW1000-1b
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$4,604

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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.

Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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