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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Beacon50m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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