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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsLongines LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,850
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.

LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its attractive designs, heritage feel, and value, with specific models highlighted for their legibility and manageable sizes. One owner finds the 40mm moonphase chronograph complete calendar mesmerizing and versatile at around $1700, while another appreciates the 38mm World Timer's looks and blue hands. A drawback noted across different models is limited water resistance, with one owner selling their watch due to this, and the World Timer disc requiring manual adjustment for daylight saving time in some areas. On balance, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, despite some limitations in water resistance and functionality.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION38.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION$2,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.9mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
L893.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$2,850
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