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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
101m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
PVD Vintage
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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