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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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