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Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive WatchvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Ocean-Scout Dive Watch
GeckotaOcean-Scout Dive Watch
MSRP $375
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch38.5mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch$375
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$1,083

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What people say

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Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

The Geckota Ice White is praised for its elegant design, featuring a hand-polished German lacquer dial with art-deco numerals and a case with a textural contrast between polished and brushed finishes. Reviewers note its 100-meter water resistance, though one would prefer a screw-down crown over the push-pull version, and the ETA-7001 movement is described as reliable but dated. On balance, the Geckota Ice White is well-regarded for its refined aesthetics and finishing at its price point.

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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