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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsPraesidus DD-45

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
DD-45100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
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)
OG
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$299
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