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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm

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The bottom line

The 40mm SBS 1987 Aged Special wears 2mm narrower than the 42mm Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm — noticeable on a 6.5" wrist.

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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm is praised for its bold design, lightweight feel, and comfortable wearability, featuring a legible skeletonized dial and a unique composite case construction. It is powered by a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. On balance, reviewers highlight the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm as a handsome and shock-resistant statement watch, with its unique construction and bold aesthetic being key selling points.

Where to get them

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CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm
MSRP $7,673
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton 42mm
MSRP $7,673

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm42mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm41h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm$7,673

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08S
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$7,673

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