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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely report the CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch as very hard-wearing, with good seconds hand alignment and perfect bezel alignment with crisp action. The lume is described as pretty good despite fauxtina, and the watch gains approximately 3 seconds per month. Some owners consider the CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch overpriced, while others appreciate its bombproof, toolish design and military heritage.

Audaz Reef Diver

The Audaz Reef Diver is described as a bold, rugged, and dependable tool watch with a focus on clarity and accuracy for diving. It features a 45mm 316L stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova C3, and 300m water resistance. One owner notes it is a large, heavy watch. The Audaz Reef Diver is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and is priced starting at $269. Overall, owners and reviewers view the Audaz Reef Diver positively as a robust tool watch with a clear dial and strong water resistance for its price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Reef Diver45mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
Reef Diver
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Reef Diver300m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Reef Diver$420

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
0mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
53mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Camouflage
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SuperLuminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$420
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