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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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