THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: CWC
MODEL: SBS DIVER
YEAR: c1990s
BOX/PAPERS: NO/NO
CASE DIAMETER: 41mm
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: TEXTILE NATO
MOVEMENT: QUARTZ

For those who aren’t au fait with the brand, CWC (Cabot Watch Company) was founded by Ray Mellor in 1972 with the sole intention of supplying watches to the British military and government organisations. 

From 1980 to the early 2000s, CWC produced the Navy Diver, which in fact replaced the Rolex Milsub. By the early 2000s, the SBS Diver became the standard-issue dive watch, replacing the RN Diver. This example is from the late 1990s and was leftover stock that was later sold to the civilian market. It shows very mild wear on the case, with a few minor marks. The PVD finish remains intact throughout. 

The watch was serviced while in the possession of the previous owner. We have also had it pressure tested to 5 bar, which it passed.