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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsPompeak Sub-Aquatic

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Sub-Aquatic
PompeakSub-Aquatic
MSRP $915
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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.

Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

Owners widely praise the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic for its exceptional quality, with the 904L stainless steel case and bracelet, ceramic bezel insert, and waffle dial with a pleasing color gradient frequently highlighted. The Sellita SW200-1 movement and 200m water resistance are noted as strong specifications. The bracelet is considered outstanding and the overall fit and finish are reported as better than lesser alternatives, representing stupendous value for money. On balance, owners rate the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic highly for its exceptional quality and value, with the bracelet and dial being particular points of praise.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Sub-Aquatic40mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Sub-Aquatic38h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Sub-Aquatic200m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Sub-Aquatic$915

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
904L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

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

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$915
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