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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsStudio Underd0g The Gimlet

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
The Gimlet
Studio Underd0gThe Gimlet
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
The Gimlet39.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
The Gimlet40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
The Gimlet
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
The Gimlet$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$1,000

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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.

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet is praised for its playful, layered dial construction featuring a textured sapphire disc over a luminous base, creating depth and animation, and its comfortable 38mm case dimensions. Owners note its attractive dial color and combination, though some find the design too similar to other models and question the aesthetic of the visible dial screws. The watch utilizes a reliable, tactile Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Gimlet highly for its unique dial construction and comfortable wearability.

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