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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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