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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsFarer AQUAMATIC

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
38.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$875

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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.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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