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Audaz ADZ-3030vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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ADZ-3030
AudazADZ-3030
MSRP $550
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
What people say

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Audaz ADZ-3030

Owners widely praise the Audaz Seafarer's versatile design, fitting for both diving and formal wear, and note its NH35 automatic movement and 200m water resistance. One owner highlights the Sea Ranger's amazing lume with a gorgeous phosphorus blue color. However, some owners criticize the Audaz Sand Color Dial as a blatant copy of iconic watches, deeming the "affordable luxury" claim disingenuous, while others express skepticism about the water resistance and call it a Rolex clone. The 42mm case is noted as being a little big on smaller wrists. Overall, owners are split on the Audaz, with praise for its lume and versatility tempered by significant criticism regarding its design originality and perceived value.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ADZ-303042mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
ADZ-3030
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
ADZ-3030200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
ADZ-3030$550
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$1,083
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