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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsTimefactors Commander 71

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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.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Commander 71
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$530
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