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CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue WatchvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
CWC1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch41mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$749
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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