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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsHalios Universa II

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Universa II100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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