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

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Measurements
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SBS 1987 Aged Special

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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