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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Oktopus III45mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Oktopus III60h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Oktopus III300m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Oktopus III$20,953

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LW09
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$20,953

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III

Owners and reviewers praise the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its avant-garde design and comfortable, lightweight titanium case, with some noting its advanced lume applications create a striking glow in the dark. The skeletonized or octopus-themed dials are highlighted, as is the integrated moon phase complication. One owner reported a lume bezel issue and subsequent poor service experience, though the problems were ultimately corrected. The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III features a 44-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to 300 meters. Overall, enthusiasts appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its unique design and wearable titanium construction.

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