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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsSternglas Kanton

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Kanton50m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$971

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What people say

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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

The CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date is widely praised for its exceptional legibility, particularly its dial design and thickly applied Super-LumiNova that remains readable all night. Owners appreciate its robust, toolish, bombproof design and comfortable wearability, with one noting its 11mm thickness and smaller wear size. The PVD finish withstands significant abuse. The Ronda movement is considered to have consistent second-hand movement. Some find its £700 price steep, especially compared to less expensive quartz divers, and fixed spring bars are noted as a drawback. Customer service is also flagged as potentially lacking by some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date highly for its military aesthetics, legibility, and robust, comfortable tool-watch build.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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