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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsSternglas Sedius

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Sedius
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Sedius50m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
8mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$301

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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.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

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