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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsNorthgate Club 40

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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.

Northgate Club 40

Owners widely praise the Northgate Club 40 for its high-quality finishing and attractive look on the wrist, with particular appreciation for the blue dial. Overall, owners rate the Northgate Club 40 highly for its premium appearance and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Club 4040mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
Club 40
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Club 40100m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Club 40$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$349
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