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Henry Archer Verden GMTvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Verden GMT
Henry ArcherVerden GMT
MSRP $5,199
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Verden GMT39mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Verden GMT40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Verden GMT200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Verden GMT$5,199
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.95mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,199
$1,083

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What people say

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Henry Archer Verden GMT

Owners widely praise the excellent build quality and overall positive ownership experience of the Henry Archer Verden GMT. One owner specifically appreciates the Aventurine dial and white colorway. However, a reviewer notes a desire for a more differentiated bezel design across models, finding the current brushed flat bezel similar to other watches. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Verden GMT highly for its build quality and aesthetic appeal.

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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