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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsLinde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold

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

SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Spidolite Tech Gold
Linde WerdelinSpidolite Tech Gold
MSRP $11,175
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold is widely praised for its exceptionally lightweight feel, comfortable wearability even on smaller wrists, and its avant-garde, modern case design. Reviewers highlight the striking aesthetic created by the combination of black forged carbon, an 18kt gold bezel, and red accents. Readability in low-light conditions is noted as a potential drawback due to small, similar-sized luminous elements. The CHF 17,000 price and tang buckle are mentioned as points of consideration. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold to be a conversation-starting, satisfying, and easy-to-wear everyday watch for collectors seeking something uncommon and cool, primarily due to its unique design and light materials.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Spidolite Tech Gold44mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Spidolite Tech Gold40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Spidolite Tech Gold100m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Spidolite Tech Gold$11,175

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
15mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
LW04
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$11,175
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