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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition is praised for its faithful recreation of the 1968 original, featuring a 39mm case and vintage dial details. Reviewers note its comfortable bracelet and heritage-inspired design, with one calling it heritage-inspired Seiko at its best. The $450 MSRP is considered reasonable. However, the 4 o'clock crown placement can be challenging for setting the time, and some enthusiasts may find the case finishing does not meet their expectations. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition highly for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition38.2mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition100m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition$440

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
38.2mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44.7mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$440
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