CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsScurfa Diver One D1-500

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS 1987 Aged Special at true scale

SBS 1987 Aged Special

Scurfa Diver One D1-500 at true scale

Diver One D1-500

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.7mm

Thickness

n/a

14.4mm

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

MSRP

$1,650

$268

lowest

Movement

Ronda 517

Ronda 715SM

Case

3 specs
Thickness
n/a
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.7mm
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Ronda 715SM

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$268
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Reviews

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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS 1987 Aged Special for its bombproof, toolish design, military aesthetics, and historical significance, with many appreciating its legible dial and robust PVD coating. The watch is described as a handsome, rugged tool watch that is comfortable and wearable, with some anticipating the PVD finish will develop a nice patina. A reviewer notes the dial is borrowed from the Omega Seamaster 300. Some owners find the price steep for a quartz watch, and fixed spring bars are flagged as an issue by one forum user. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its iconic design and military provenance.

Scurfa Diver One D1-500

Owners widely praise the Scurfa Diver One D1-500 for its robust 40mm case, described as ideal for everyday wear and reminiscent of an older Submariner, and its excellent legibility. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its strong lume, with one owner calling it the best they have seen, and note the precise 120-click bezel. The watch's 500-meter water resistance is deemed suitable for actual diving. Some owners appreciate the aluminum bezel's color as a change from black, and one owner finds the titanium case exceptionally light and warm. Overall, owners rate the Scurfa Diver One D1-500 highly for its tool diver design and perceived quality exceeding its price point.

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