CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Mk.2 Day/DatevsTissot Seastar 1000

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 which owners report remains readable all night. Its robust, toolish 41mm Monnin-style case, often noted at a comfortable 11mm or 12mm thickness, features a PVD coating that withstands significant abuse and military aesthetics that contribute to its wearability and history. Some owners find the £700 price steep for a quartz diver, and fixed spring bars are noted as a drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date highly for its bullet-proof, great-looking design and exceptional legibility.

Owners praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its 300m water resistance and Swiss quartz movement at its price point, with some highlighting its solid build and value. However, criticisms include ill-proportioned hands and indices, a bezel that can be hard to read, and unremarkable lume. Some owners find the bracelet clasp flimsy, and the lack of anti-reflective coating causes glare. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 well for its robust water resistance and value proposition in a Swiss quartz package.