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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsMarathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
46mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,550

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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.

Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its ISO 6425 certification and practical, everyday wearability, with one owner noting the movement sets and ticks fine with expected quartz accuracy. The bezel and crystal are also described as great. One owner reports the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while another notes the TSAR Medium, listed at 12mm thick, visually appears thicker. Overall, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its robust build and practical design.

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