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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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