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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

4 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$2,458

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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