It’s been a while since I looked at the CWC military spec models and the latest incarnation that grabs my attention is this nice PVD cased SBS Divers QS120-DD.
This for me, is a proper, no nonsense military model, that has solid features, without frills.
It starts off with a decent 300m Water Resistance with screw down crown, which is neatly shrouded for protection.
The watch has a black matt PVD coated finish and a decent size at 41mm diameter minus crown (overall diameter is 45mm with the crown) and lug to lug size is actually a neat 47mm.
The Sapphire crystal has a diameter of 31mm, which is relatively small, but with the clarity of the dial markings, seems to fit perfectly. It has a clearly marked 120 click bezel surrounding it.
Note the bezel has it’s own excellent luminous datum point marker.
The dial also features very good luminous qualities with proper Super-Luminova hands and markers, as shown in the second image. There is also a Day and Date window @3 which is a good size, so easy to read.
It’s powered by a Swiss Ronda Quartz movement, so a decent reliable Maker. There is also a seconds hand with pointer, also lumed, so timing anything is possible.
The strap is held to the case, not with spring bars, which in military circumstances can be too easily detached, but are fixed steel bars, so a NATO strap is kind of essential and supplied.
Overall I like this watch, even though the prices is perhaps higher than I expected. Mind you the last one I had from CWC was a long, long time ago – and this is a step up in all facets of look and operation. Presently around £699, but perhaps cheaper if any deals around. But what you get is an excellent, solid and dependable watch that does what it’s supposed to do.
And that’s got to be good these days!
Watch space 