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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsBoldr Venture GMT

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
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
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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