I bought an SBS, (civilian version), in 2006, after I spent some time sharing a hotel with the Royal Marines in Sarajevo, Bosnia in the mid-late 90's. As sort of a US counterpart, we worked closely on some operations, and I got to play around with those watches. Although many of us wore those high-dollar so-called icons at the time, it seemed rational to switch out those famous super-brands for a more common sense item, and CWC seemed to fill the void in good order.
I think that first SBS I bought was around $700 back then. Anyway, fast forward to today; with the SBS retired after a nearly two decades of beating around the world and showing the scars, it was time for a new one. I like the black SBS, but had a bad experience of that battery failing when I least expected it, so I went for the Auto-Diver this time; I don't really required a day/date anyway. The new Diver has already been to the Great Smoky Mountains and dove the depths of Lake Hartwell in Georgia. SITREP: Everything is back to normal. Carry On.... Save that Rolex for a hot date!!!
