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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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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 Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
Essentials Chronograph
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
0mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$265
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