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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsCincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Desk Diver36mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Desk Diver45h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Desk Diver50m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Desk Diver$750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Sandwich
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$750

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

The Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver is a 40mm hand-wind watch with a black dial, acrylic crystal, and FKM rubber strap, powered by a Sellita SW210 manual wind movement. Owners report the watch gained one second per day, and it comes with a QC and timing report. Some find the Desk Diver a unique novelty, though many consider its $1500 price too high. The watch has 0 meters of water resistance, and its vintage case may show small marks. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver as a unique novelty, with the primary reservation being its high price for its perceived playful nature.

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