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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsAVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
AVI-8Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
MSRP $365
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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.

AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic for its robust build quality, intricate three-timezone function, and crisp dial texture. The watch is noted for its wearable 41mm case size and 48.5mm lug-to-lug, with an internally positioned GMT complication that maintains a clean dial appearance. Some owners report the stock leather strap feels cheap and limits strap changing options. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic highly for its solid finishing and value, particularly highlighting the dial's depth and texture.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic50m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic$365

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$365

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