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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359
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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 SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
33mm
Thickness
12mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
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

1 specs
Caliber
9F51

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
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