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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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