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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
M6.1.1
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,679

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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.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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