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CWC Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 SBS No DatevsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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CWC Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 SBS No Date

Owners widely praise the CWC Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 SBS No Date for its bullet-proof build and handsome, rugged appearance. The quartz movement is appreciated for its convenience in a tool watch, and the lume is noted as readable throughout the night. One owner finds the price slightly steep. Overall, owners rate the CWC Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 SBS No Date highly for its rugged build and practical quartz movement.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 SBS No Date41mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 SBS No Date
Essentials Chronograph
Water Resistance
Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 SBS No Date300m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 SBS No Date$624
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
0mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
CWC Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 SBS No Date, Black (SF300 QS120)
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$265
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