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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date is noted for its well-finished, supple steel bracelet made of 145 parts and its ability to retain a minimalist Bauhaus design. It features the slim DUW6101 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and a forward/backward quick-date mechanism, offering 300m water resistance. Reviewers question its actual diving appropriateness due to the lack of a diving bezel, and its larger 42mm case size is debated as less "authentically Nomos." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date for its refined bracelet and enduring design despite its larger dimensions.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black300m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black$6,030

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52.6mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$6,030
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