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RZE UTD-8000vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
UTD-800040mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
UTD-800040h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
UTD-8000200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
UTD-8000$279
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Thickness
13.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Screw secured titanium caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$1,083

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What people say

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RZE UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution 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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