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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsSlow Watches Slow Round-S

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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.

Slow Watches Slow Round-S

The Slow Watches Slow Round-S is praised by owners for its small 34mm case size and unique day/night dial representation. Some owners find the proportions well-suited for a 6.5" wrist, with differing opinions on whether it is the ideal size or slightly small but not excessively so. On balance, owners appreciate the Slow Watches Slow Round-S for its compact dimensions and distinctive dial design.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Slow Round-S34mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Slow Round-S
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Slow Round-S100m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Slow Round-S$280

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515.24
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$280
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