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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsSternglas Merion

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Merion200m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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