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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$425

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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 Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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