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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsGrand Seiko SBGA413

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
SBGA413
Grand SeikoSBGA413
MSRP $7,200
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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA413

Grand Seiko SBGA413 owners and reviewers widely praise its captivating dial, particularly its subtle artistry, and the mesmerizing Spring Drive movement's reliability and unparalleled mechanical accuracy, with some noting their Spring Drive watches run within half a second per day. The 40mm titanium case, featuring intricate geometries and a satin brush finish, is also highlighted, as are the Zaratsu-polished surfaces. Legibility is considered excellent, even with silver hands on the pink dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA413 highly for its beautiful dial and the Spring Drive movement's accuracy and refinement.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
SBGA41340mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
SBGA41372h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
SBGA413100m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
SBGA413$7,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$7,200
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