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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsZelos Artemis

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Artemis50m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Thickness
12mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$1,899

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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 Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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