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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsFarer Discovery II

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Discovery II39.5mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Discovery II68h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Discovery II50m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
68h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$925

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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.

Farer Discovery II

The Farer Discovery II is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm wearability, suiting all wrist sizes and occasions, and its bold plum sunburst dial, which exhibits varied color interpretations. Owners also highlight the excellent case and bracelet design, with one noting it is a "dream to wear." The La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

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