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Grand Seiko SBGV239vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F 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.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGV23940mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
SBGV23940h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
SBGV239100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
SBGV239$3,100
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F82

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$1,083
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