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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
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 Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$299
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