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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Forged Carbon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$790

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What people say

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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