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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsRZE Urbanist

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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