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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsMr Jones Watches Tails of London

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Tails of London
Mr Jones WatchesTails of London
MSRP $225
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.

Mr Jones Watches Tails of London

Mr Jones Watches Tails of London is praised for its unique dog theme and London connection, with owners finding it stylish. Some owners note that reading the time takes effort due to the design. On balance, owners appreciate Mr Jones Watches Tails of London for its distinctive theme and style, despite a learning curve for time-telling.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Tails of London
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Tails of London40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Tails of London
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Tails of London$225

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$225
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