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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsSeiko Coutura

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Coutura
SeikoCoutura
MSRP $550

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Coutura42mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Coutura40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Coutura100m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Coutura$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50.2mm
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
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$550

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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.

Seiko Coutura

Owners widely praise the Seiko Coutura for its wear-resistant metal treatments, with one reporting minimal scratching after six years. The solar perpetual calendar and radio-controlled accuracy are noted as appealing features, alongside its attractive aesthetic and quality for the price. However, some find the design too busy, gaudy, or not suitable for daily wear, with mixed opinions on the proprietary bracelet. One owner flagged the solar power reserve as problematic, requiring constant light exposure. Overall, owners appreciate the Seiko Coutura for its functional solar and radio-controlled movement and durable build, despite some polarizing design elements.

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