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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MOP

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Seiko NH34 GMT
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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