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Bremont Airco Mach 1 JetvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Airco Mach 1 Jet
BremontAirco Mach 1 Jet
MSRP $4,500
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
What people say

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Bremont Airco Mach 1 Jet

The Bremont Airco Mach 1 Jet is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, 40mm size, and excellent legibility, featuring a satin-finished case with polished bevels and a matte dial with red-orange accents. Reviewers highlight its strong proportions, 100 meters of water resistance, and COSC-certified BE-92AE automatic movement. The watch is powered by the BE-92A automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers consider the Bremont Airco Mach 1 Jet an excellent everyday pilot's watch for its blend of vintage aesthetics and practical features.

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.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airco Mach 1 Jet40mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Airco Mach 1 Jet40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Airco Mach 1 Jet100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Airco Mach 1 Jet$4,500
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,500
$1,083
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