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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,556

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,556

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Model 1 (Group Buy)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$1,556

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What people say

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dials, custom typography, and elegant design, noting the dials' unique craftsmanship and light-reflecting qualities. The updated G100 movement is appreciated for its extended power reserve, and the case finishing is described as well-executed with a high-polish finish. Some reviewers suggest the case could be slightly slimmer. The significant wait time, ranging from nearly two years to over two and a half years, is a notable drawback frequently mentioned by owners. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) highly for its unique enamel dials and appealing design at its price point.

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