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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$349

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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 DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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