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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsRZE UTD-8000

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
UTD-800040mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
UTD-800040h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
UTD-8000200m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
UTD-8000$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw secured titanium caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$279

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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.

RZE UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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