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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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