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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsSternglas Taiga GMT

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 505.24H
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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