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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
SLGA015200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA5
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$12,600

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What people say

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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