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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsHamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Seaview Auto
MSRP $945
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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto for its attractive design and comfortable wearability when paired with aftermarket straps like sailcloth. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting gains of 15 seconds per day after seven years of wear, which improved to +/- 4 seconds per day after servicing and case replacement. Another user noted finish issues after minimal wear, questioning the material quality. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto is available with a 45mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and an ETA 2824-2 movement, with prices around $500. On balance, owners value the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto for its aesthetic appeal and strap versatility, though material durability can be a concern for some.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto37mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto42h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto100m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto$945

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
2824-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$945

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