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RZE Resolute 36vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute 3636mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Resolute 3640h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Resolute 36200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Resolute 36$689
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
46mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$689
$1,083

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on 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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