Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Movement
Quartz
Category
Diver
MSRP
$1,083
The short answer
The closest alternative to the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special is the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz ($1,550) — common cross-shop and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Citizen Brycen at $394 (vs $1,083 for the SBS 1987 Aged Special) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the CWC 1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch is the standout microbrand take — same family (Heritage Re-Issue) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Yema Superman Slim CMM.20 ($2,372) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
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.
