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RZE Resolute Type AvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute Type A39mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Resolute Type A40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Resolute Type A200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Resolute Type A$499
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Indices
Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,083

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What people say

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RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good 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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