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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsanOrdain Model 1

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Model 150m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$3,804

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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.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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