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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsBoldr Venture GMT

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
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

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.

Boldr Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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