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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsLinde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Spidolite Tech Gold
Linde WerdelinSpidolite Tech Gold
MSRP $11,175
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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.

Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold is widely praised for its exceptionally lightweight feel, comfortable wearability even on smaller wrists, and its avant-garde, modern case design. Reviewers highlight the striking aesthetic created by the combination of black forged carbon, an 18kt gold bezel, and red accents. Readability in low-light conditions is noted as a potential drawback due to small, similar-sized luminous elements. The CHF 17,000 price and tang buckle are mentioned as points of consideration. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold to be a conversation-starting, satisfying, and easy-to-wear everyday watch for collectors seeking something uncommon and cool, primarily due to its unique design and light materials.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Spidolite Tech Gold44mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Spidolite Tech Gold40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Spidolite Tech Gold100m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Spidolite Tech Gold$11,175

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
LW04
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$11,175
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