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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
SBGA21141mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
SBGA21172h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
SBGA211100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$6,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

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