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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
SLGA015200m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA5
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$12,600

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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