Which is cheaper, the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji or the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special?

At MSRP the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji is the cheaper of the two at $705, against $1,083 for the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special — a $378 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji or the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special?

The CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji or the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special?

The CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji.

What movement does the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji run compared to the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special?

The Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji runs a automatic caliber, while the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special runs a quartz.

Side by side

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — JivsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji

6700b33a357f5

MSRP $705

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

sbs-1987-aged-special

MSRP $1,083

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Porcelain Odyssey — Ji39mm

SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm

Power Reserve

Porcelain Odyssey — Ji40h

SBS 1987 Aged Special40h

Water Resistance

Porcelain Odyssey — Ji50m

SBS 1987 Aged Special300m

MSRP

Porcelain Odyssey — Ji$705

SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Regular

SBS 1987 Aged Special

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$705

$1,083

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji owners praise the dial's beauty and legibility, with reviewers highlighting the refined Chinese cultural elements and blued-steel hands. One owner notes the automatic winding functions well, though manual winding feels rough and stiff. The case design is observed to bear a strong resemblance to the TAG Heuer Carrera. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji offers excellent value and attention to detail, particularly for its striking porcelain dial.

From video reviewers

The porcelain dial and overall finishing are praised. The value proposition is debated, with one reviewer citing $5,850 and another suggesting under $1000.

A Blog to Watch

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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