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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$475

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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