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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsOrient M-Force AC0N

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
M-Force AC0N
OrientM-Force AC0N
MSRP $555
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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.

Orient M-Force AC0N

Owners widely praise the Orient M-Force AC0N for its rugged, tank-like appearance and robust, well-built construction, with many citing the reliability of Japanese automatic movements as a key draw. Reviewers and owners consistently flag excellent lume and a superior diver bezel, though one owner notes poor low-light legibility due to weak lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting stable +12 seconds/day timekeeping while another found it kept near-perfect time when fully wound; a wobbly crown was also noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Orient M-Force AC0N highly for its toughness and value, with its striking design and durable build being the primary reasons for satisfaction.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
M-Force AC0N45mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
M-Force AC0N40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
M-Force AC0N200m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
M-Force AC0N$555

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6727
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$555
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