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Phoibos Storm CorsairvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Storm Corsair
PhoibosStorm Corsair
MSRP $480
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Storm Corsair40mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Storm Corsair40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Storm Corsair200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Storm Corsair$480
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
SBS 1987 Aged Special

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$1,083

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What people say

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Phoibos Storm Corsair

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Storm Corsair for its quality and value, with many finding it superior to other brands in its price bracket and appreciating its excellent, bright lume. The watch features a thinner case and an updated movement, contributing to its strong value proposition, particularly with launch discounts. However, the bracelet is noted by some as feeling cheap, and one owner reported an internal bezel misalignment, suggesting a potential factory defect. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Storm Corsair highly for its impressive lume and overall quality at the 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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