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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsGalo Novo Cruisin

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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