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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsPraesidus Desert Field

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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