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Atelier Wen InflectionvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Inflection
Atelier WenInflection
MSRP $29,800
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Inflection38.5mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Inflection40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Inflection30m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Inflection$29,800
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$29,800
$1,083

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Inflection

Atelier Wen Inflection is widely praised for its audacious use of pure tantalum for the case and bracelet, its Grand Feu enamel dials, and a heavily customized Girard-Perregaux movement. Reviewers highlight the luxurious, challenging finish on its curved case and bracelet, and its impressive wearability despite the dense weight. Owners and reviewers alike note its significant $29,800 price point, with some questioning its value while others defend it as unique in its material and execution compared to alternatives. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Atelier Wen Inflection highly for its unique material choice and high-end finishing at the price.

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.

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