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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215
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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$215
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