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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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