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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsCWC G40 Quartz Watch

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
G40 Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
G40 Quartz Watch200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
G40 Quartz Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
CWC G40 Quartz Watch

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$333

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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.

CWC G40 Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its robust 20atm water resistance and domed sapphire crystal, with one owner finding the faux patina subtle and natural. However, some find the dial proportions of the 40mm model to have too much negative space and ill-proportioned numerals. On balance, owners appreciate the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its rugged build and grab-and-go reliability.

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