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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$595

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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 Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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