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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.60mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$1,083

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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