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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
26mm
Thickness
12mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
32.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch (SF300-87)
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,800

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

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