CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, BlackvsScurfa Diver One D1-500

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Measurements
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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black

Diver One D1-500
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
lowest
47.7mm
Thickness
n/a
14.4mm
Water Resistance
300m
500m
highest
MSRP
$888
$268
lowest
Movement
Ronda 517
Ronda 715SM
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black is praised for its excellent build quality, easy-to-read dial, and great lume, with a fantastic bezel showing zero back play. Its PVD coating is noted as being very well applied and likely to age well, and the second hand aligns precisely with the indices. Owners appreciate the convenience of a quartz movement for a tool watch and its blend of British heritage and sleek, all-black design. The day/date function is a divisive feature, with some preferring it for practicality and others favoring the no-date dial for aesthetic simplicity. The acrylic crystal scratches very easily, and the £700 price point is questioned by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black highly for its robust, purposeful look and excellent build quality at the price.
Owners widely praise the Scurfa Diver One D1-500 for its robust 40mm case, described as ideal for everyday wear and reminiscent of an older Submariner, and its excellent legibility. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its strong lume, with one owner calling it the best they have seen, and note the precise 120-click bezel. The watch's 500-meter water resistance is deemed suitable for actual diving. Some owners appreciate the aluminum bezel's color as a change from black, and one owner finds the titanium case exceptionally light and warm. Overall, owners rate the Scurfa Diver One D1-500 highly for its tool diver design and perceived quality exceeding its price point.
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