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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsHenry Archer Nordsø

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Nordsø
Henry ArcherNordsø
MSRP $4,999

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Nordsø40mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Nordsø40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Nordsø200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Nordsø$4,999

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
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

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$4,999

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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.

Henry Archer Nordsø

Henry Archer Nordsø owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with its vibrant color use singled out as a strong point. Some find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. One reviewer notes the bezel knurling is slippery and lacks legibility for serious diving, though the 40mm size is comfortable and the Miyota 9039 movement offers good value. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking design and impressive build quality at its price point.

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