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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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