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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$370

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

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