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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsHamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
MSRP $995

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto40mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto80h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto50m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto$995

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
H-10
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$995

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto for its classic yet modern aesthetic, comfortable 37mm size suitable for smaller wrists, and superb case finishing for the price. The textured silver dial and subtle blue hands are noted as appealing details, and the watch is seen as versatile for both casual and formal wear. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with some owners observing deviations of only 1-2 seconds per day. One owner noted a discrepancy in the stated case thickness, with Hamilton listing 10.10mm. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto highly for its excellent value and versatile, classic design.

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