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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsPhoibos Voyager

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Voyager39mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Voyager40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Voyager200m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Voyager$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
SII NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$299

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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.

Phoibos Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

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