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CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500
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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
25.5mm
Thickness
12mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
29.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$2,500
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