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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsZelos Nova 37

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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