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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsFortis Stratoliner S-41

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Stratoliner S-41
FortisStratoliner S-41
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Stratoliner S-4141mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Stratoliner S-4160h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Stratoliner S-41200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Stratoliner S-41$5,450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$5,450

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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.

Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Owners widely praise the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 for its purpose-built design and outstanding details, particularly its space blue lume and bright orange date on the dial. Reviewers note the WERK 17 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve. However, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's 41mm case thickness and lug-to-lug distance lead some to perceive it as wearing large, and the dial's small text and flat design are flagged as potential drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's unique design and innovative movement as its primary strengths.

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