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Citizen NighthawkvsCWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

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Nighthawk
CitizenNighthawk
MSRP $431
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Nighthawk

Owners widely praise the Citizen Nighthawk for its value, intricate dial with applied indices and red accents, and strong wrist presence. The Eco-Drive B877 movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting zero deviation over five days, and its ability to track dual timezones with a GMT hand. The brushed case finish and solid, attractive bracelet are also frequently highlighted. However, the mineral crystal is a consistent drawback, with multiple sources noting its reflectivity and vulnerability to scratches, especially considering the watch's price point. Some owners find the dial difficult to read in low light, the internal bezel crown position awkward, and the watch heavy. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Nighthawk highly for its striking dial and accurate Eco-Drive movement, with the mineral crystal being the most frequently cited compromise.

From video reviewers

The solar-powered Eco-Drive chronograph movement is a functional highlight. Legibility in low light conditions is a drawback.

CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

The CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date is widely praised for its exceptional legibility, particularly its dial design and thickly applied Super-LumiNova that remains readable all night. Owners appreciate its robust, toolish, bombproof design and comfortable wearability, with one noting its 11mm thickness and smaller wear size. The PVD finish withstands significant abuse. The Ronda movement is considered to have consistent second-hand movement. Some find its £700 price steep, especially compared to less expensive quartz divers, and fixed spring bars are noted as a drawback. Customer service is also flagged as potentially lacking by some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date highly for its military aesthetics, legibility, and robust, comfortable tool-watch build.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nighthawk42mm
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Power Reserve
Nighthawk40h
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Water Resistance
Nighthawk200m
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
MSRP
Nighthawk$431
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
26mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
B612
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$431
$624
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