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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsBaltic HMS 003

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416
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.

Baltic HMS 003

The Baltic HMS 003 is widely praised for its vintage charm, featuring a three-dimensional sector dial with a deep blue and gilt color scheme, heat-treated blue hands, and varied textures. Owners and reviewers highlight its 36.5mm case size, high-dome crystal, and Beads of Rice bracelet as particularly appealing. The Miyota 8315 automatic movement provides a 60-hour power reserve and stop-seconds function. One owner notes the domed hesalite crystal is prone to scratching. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic HMS 003 highly for its unbelievably gorgeous design and vintage aesthetic at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic HMS 003's downsized case to 36.5mm is a significant strength, making it a genuinely vintage-sized watch. A notable trade-off is the relatively thin lume on the watch, which is 'not the brightest' but still functional. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall build quality, with one reviewer stating it has "better finishing" than the previous model, while another reviewer notes that specific details about the watch's finishing, indexes, or overall build quality are not mentioned.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Blue Gilt
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$416
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