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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.60mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$666

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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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