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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$349

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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.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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