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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
PD-1693 GMT43h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
PD-1693 GMT200m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
43h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$145

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

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