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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsZelos Great White 43

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$599

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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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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