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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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