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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsZelos Thresher 44

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
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$549

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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