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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Oktopus III45mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Oktopus III60h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Oktopus III300m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Oktopus III$20,953

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LW09
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$20,953

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III

Owners and reviewers praise the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its avant-garde design and comfortable, lightweight titanium case, with some noting its advanced lume applications create a striking glow in the dark. The skeletonized or octopus-themed dials are highlighted, as is the integrated moon phase complication. One owner reported a lume bezel issue and subsequent poor service experience, though the problems were ultimately corrected. The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III features a 44-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to 300 meters. Overall, enthusiasts appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its unique design and wearable titanium construction.

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