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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315
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 Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
6N42
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$315
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