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Audaz Reef DivervsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Reef Diver
AudazReef Diver
MSRP $420
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
What people say

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Audaz Reef Diver

The Audaz Reef Diver is described as a bold, rugged, and dependable tool watch with a focus on clarity and accuracy for diving. It features a 45mm 316L stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova C3, and 300m water resistance. One owner notes it is a large, heavy watch. The Audaz Reef Diver is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and is priced starting at $269. Overall, owners and reviewers view the Audaz Reef Diver positively as a robust tool watch with a clear dial and strong water resistance for its 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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Reef Diver45mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Reef Diver
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Reef Diver300m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Reef Diver$420
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
15.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Camouflage
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$1,083
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