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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
F6922
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$390

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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.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

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