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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

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The bottom line

The 37.5mm Ludwig 38 enamel white wears 3.5mm narrower than the 41mm SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white for its striking, glossy dial with multiple lacquer layers, Roman numerals, and blued steel hands, alongside the in-house Alpha manual-winding movement. One owner notes its proportions make it appear larger in photos than in reality. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white highly for its blend of traditional and modern design elements on an exceptional dial.

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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 38 enamel white
MSRP $2,530
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Ludwig 38 enamel white37.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Ludwig 38 enamel white53 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Ludwig 38 enamel white50m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Ludwig 38 enamel white$2,530

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$2,530

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