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

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
30.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

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
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$375
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