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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8R46
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$3,000

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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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

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