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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsZelos Helmsman 3

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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