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Citizen Promaster AqualandvsCWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Aqualand

The Citizen Promaster Aqualand is praised for its accurate depth gauge, outstanding legibility, and vibrant lume that charges fast and lights up strong. Reviewers note the solar-powered Eco-Drive movement with a power reserve indicator and ±15 seconds per month accuracy, while one owner highlights its comfortable wearability despite its large size. The chronograph cannot be used simultaneously with dive mode, and the second hand did not always land correctly on the minute/second track. The Citizen Promaster Aqualand features an electronic depth sensor and a 50-minute chronograph. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Aqualand highly for its functional dive features and excellent visibility at the price.

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch for its bombproof, no-nonsense, toolish design and military connection, with the PVD finish being a liked feature. Reviewers highlight its highly legible, classic dial and durable, tool-like PVD-coated case that shows remarkable resilience. The Ronda 517 quartz movement is appreciated for grab-and-go reliability and good seconds hand accuracy, with one owner noting it aligns closely with indices. The 45mm case size and fixed spring bars are seen by some as positive for NATO strap wear. Some owners find the £700 price steep for a quartz watch, comparing it unfavorably to similarly specified alternatives. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch highly for its rugged military aesthetics and reliable tool-watch functionality at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Aqualand46mm
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch45mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Aqualand40h
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Aqualand200m
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Promaster Aqualand
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch$1,142

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
46mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
21.55mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J250
Ronda 517
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
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