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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsZelos Vitesse

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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