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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsIslander Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
IslanderIslander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
MSRP $499

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-25943mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259200m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
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Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Seiko NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$499

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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.

Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259

Owners widely report the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 looks amazing in person and is very happy with their purchase. Reviewers consistently flag its impressive lightness and comfortable wearability on the wrist. On balance, owners rate the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 highly for its stunning aesthetics and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

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