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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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