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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsBoldr The Boys

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
The Boys200m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Seiko NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$299

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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.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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