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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Brown
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Sellita SW200-2 b
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$695

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

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