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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$265

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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.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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