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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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