CWC Divers, issued v civilian

[TheGent]

Thanks again - all very useful.

Having owned both an 82 G10 from CWC and Precista I would say they are identical (aside from the dial!)

[Balance wheel]

I picked this one up from Silvermans vault recently a prototype Royal Navy clearance divers watch quartz, I guess it should have been issued but luckily for me it wasn’t very similar to the 50 automatic ones that were sold to the clearance divers edit I guess those weren’t issued either


Picture of the automatic version

[Sinnlover]

I picked this one up from Silvermans vault recently a prototype Royal Navy clearance divers watch quartz, I guess it should have been issued but luckily for me it wasn’t very similar to the 50 automatic ones that were sold to the clearance divers edit I guess those weren’t issued either


Picture of the automatic version

These are quite smart. Subtler than some.

[Slevin Kelevra]

I picked this one up from Silvermans vault recently a prototype Royal Navy clearance divers watch quartz, I guess it should have been issued but luckily for me it wasn’t very similar to the 50 automatic ones that were sold to the clearance divers edit I guess those weren’t issued either


Picture of the automatic version ]

Nice watch for sure. The Silvermans vault watches are always interesting.

[Slevin Kelevra]

My CWC/Military watch journey continues!

From originally baulking at the prices being asked for an issued RN Diver to actually buying what was a very nice example from 1997 for reasonable money.

My next move was to consolidate some of my collection to fund a Seiko 6105 and unfortunately the 97 RN Diver was sold as part of that exercise.

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But, I had always fancied a Precista 88 or 89 but again didn’t like the prices being asked.

In the end, Jason at Sweeping Hand had a very nice 89 for again, a reasonable price so the proverbial trigger was pulled. I know Sinnlover has said the Precistas are lesser quality than the CWC and I actually have to agree to an extent but I just really like the design of the Precista, plus the Patina on this example is really quite good.

It wears much smaller than the CWC Divers but I have tiny wrists so it’s cool on me.



After enjoying the Precista for a while I was missing the CWC so decided to start looking for another one.

I had always fancied an SBS but again, the prices are a bit mad, especially for the older years. So, I traded my good mate an Everest plus some cash for an 87 reissue. And very nice it was too…



But, much like when I had the 83 reissue, I just knew I wanted an “proper” issued watch.

So, the reissue was sold and this appeared after a long story…and a bit of a deal.

2001 SBS with what I think is lovely Patina and in very nice condition.






I had the pleasure of meeting a good friend at the weekend who I’m sure some of you will know, to have a look at his extensive collection of British Military watches, what a sight!

I took too many pictures to post on here but you get the jist….








The watch circled in the pic is the Reissue and I was impressed. It didn’t look out of place mixed in with all the vintage pieces.

[Eddiex]

My CWC/Military watch journey continues!

From originally baulking at the prices being asked for an issued RN Diver to actually buying what was a very nice example from 1997 for reasonable money.

My next move was to consolidate some of my collection to fund a Seiko 6105 and unfortunately the 97 RN Diver was sold as part of that exercise.

Good post with some great pictures!

[Slevin Kelevra]

I think I’ve heard this before?
Nice wee hour talking watches.

I'll never say never!

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Good post with some great pictures!

Cheers, its cool to see so many issued watches in the metal. Normally only see them on forums.