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Astor + Banks ChronovsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
Chrono$575
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Ronda 517

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$666

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

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