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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800
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 SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.1mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

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

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$3,800
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