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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$1,083

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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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