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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsFarer WORLD TIMER

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
World Timer
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,575

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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 WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

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