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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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