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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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