Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS 1987 Aged Special
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
40mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Diver
MSRP
$1,650
The short answer
The closest alternative to the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS 1987 Aged Special is the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1060 ($895) — pro diver and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Seastar 1000 at $515 (vs $1,650 for the SBS 1987 Aged Special) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Matte Top is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Ronda 517) and Pro diver.
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
Mainstream picks· 12
Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.
Cheaper alternatives· 12
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.
