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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsBoldr Venture

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Venture200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Black Dawn

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$339

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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.

Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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