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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsSternglas Naos Automatik

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Naos Automatik
SternglasNaos Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Naos Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Naos Automatik42h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Naos Automatik50m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Naos Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$463

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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.

Sternglas Naos Automatik

The Sternglas Naos Automatik is praised for its stylish Bauhaus design and solid build quality for its price, featuring a sapphire crystal and elegant case. However, some dial text is too small and slim for easy readability, and the Milanese strap and clasp are considered lower quality, with the quick-change system also not meeting the brand's advertised standard. One owner found the 38mm model lighter than expected and preferred it over a Seiko SRP703 and an Apple Watch. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Sternglas Naos Automatik's attractive Bauhaus design and good value, despite some criticisms of dial legibility and strap quality.

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