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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $1,125

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Presage Classic Series$1,125

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R5J
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,125

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with reviewers noting its radiant sunburst or textured dials inspired by silk and its elegant alpha hands and applied indices. Owners and reviewers highlight the robust elegance and value proposition, with 36mm and 40.2mm case options offering vintage proportions and 100m water resistance for versatility. The in-house 6R51 or 6R55 movement provides a substantial 72-hour power reserve. One owner criticizes the pin and collar bracelet system as awful, and the 24-hour subdial is noted as potentially annoying to some. Prices range from US$950 to US$1,800 depending on the model and features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series highly for its exceptional dial finishing and versatile wearability at its price point.

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