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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsSpinnaker Fleuss

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Fleuss
SpinnakerFleuss
MSRP $179

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Fleuss43mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Fleuss40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Fleuss150m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Fleuss$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lumber Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$179

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss for its retro design, textured dial, and good value, with many noting it looks better in person than in photos. The watch is appreciated for its robust construction and finishing, especially when found at a discount. Some owners report good timekeeping and a decent power reserve. However, the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT is criticized by some for its large case size, which can affect proportions and numeral legibility. One owner experienced a broken crown after a fall, while another noted concerns about the acrylic bezel's durability. The lume is described as adequate but not exceptional. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss highly for its retro aesthetic and value proposition, particularly when purchased on sale.

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