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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.1mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$3,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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