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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsSeiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition40.2mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition100m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition$1,050

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
6R55
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$1,050

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition

The Seiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition is noted for its unique graduated "shiracha" dial and its upcycled leather straps from Regal. It features a 40.2mm stainless steel case and is powered by the 6R55 calibre, which offers a 72-hour power reserve. The movement has a specified accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. The watch is a limited edition of 3000 units and has a water resistance of 100m. It is priced at US$1,050. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the distinctive dial and the sustainable strap material as key appeals of the Seiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition.

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