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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition is praised for its well-executed movie homage, featuring a striking silver-to-blue gradient dial with a hidden shark design and the "JAWS" logo. Owners note the special case back marked with the Orca boat and shark fin, and the inclusion of a special box. The watch is considered a fun summer piece, with a comfortable blue silicone strap, despite its 45mm dimensions. The 4R36 automatic movement is noted to have a 41-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between +45 and -35 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition for its unique Jaws-themed dial and commemorative details.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition45mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition200m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition$795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
4R36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$795
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