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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30.8mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$1,083

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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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