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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.4mm
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R39
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

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 Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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