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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$1,083

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What people say

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

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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