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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325
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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.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.7mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N76

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$325
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