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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
30.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$375
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