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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsZelos LT Carbon

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
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Forged Carbon
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9133
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$449

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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.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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