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Grand Seiko SBGP015vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP01540mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
SBGP01540h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
SBGP015200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
SBGP015$3,800
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.1mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,800
$1,083

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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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