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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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