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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsanOrdain Fabrik GMT

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Fabrik GMT38mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Fabrik GMT42h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Fabrik GMT50m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Fabrik GMT$1,937

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Fabrik GMT
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$1,937

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What people say

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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

The CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date is widely praised for its exceptional legibility, particularly its dial design and thickly applied Super-LumiNova that remains readable all night. Owners appreciate its robust, toolish, bombproof design and comfortable wearability, with one noting its 11mm thickness and smaller wear size. The PVD finish withstands significant abuse. The Ronda movement is considered to have consistent second-hand movement. Some find its £700 price steep, especially compared to less expensive quartz divers, and fixed spring bars are noted as a drawback. Customer service is also flagged as potentially lacking by some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date highly for its military aesthetics, legibility, and robust, comfortable tool-watch build.

anOrdain Fabrik GMT

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Fabrik GMT for its striking purple lacquer dial. Some enthusiasts, however, feel it departs from the brand's signature enamel dials and Scottish heritage. The watch is considered good value at £1350 GBP, featuring a Swiss LJP movement and a German-made dial. One owner noted the 38mm case size felt small on an 8.5" wrist. Overall, owners rate the anOrdain Fabrik GMT highly for its unique dial and perceived value, despite some feeling it deviates from the brand's core identity.

From video reviewers

The hand-enameled dial is a significant strength. No weaknesses were cited by multiple reviewers.

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