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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsSternglas Tachymeter

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Tachymeter
SternglasTachymeter
MSRP $312

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Tachymeter42mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Tachymeter
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Tachymeter50m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Tachymeter$312

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 0S20
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$312

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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.

Sternglas Tachymeter

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note it as an improvement over its predecessor, featuring an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options. It utilizes the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, and boasts a three-year battery life, all at a competitive price of €389. The Sternglas Tachymeter is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, offering a charming youthfulness. One reviewer noted that the "orange" on one model appeared yellow, and suggested a tachymeter scale extending to 200 instead of 500 would be more useful. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its value and appealing, youthful chronograph design.

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