Side by side

CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$265
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch vs Orient Bambino Solar Quartz gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.