CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsScurfa M.S.21 Diver One Limited Edition

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Measurements
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SBS 1987 Aged Special

M.S.21 Diver One Limited Edition
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.7mm
Thickness
n/a
14.4mm
Water Resistance
300m
500m
highest
MSRP
$1,650
$264
lowest
Movement
Ronda 517
Ronda 715SM
Case
4 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 and reviewers praise the Scurfa M.S.21 Diver One Limited Edition for its toolish, affordable titanium construction, featuring a fully brushed case, drilled lugs, and a 120-click bezel. The watch is lauded for its excellent lume, with one owner calling it the best they have seen, and the titanium case is highlighted as a game-changer for its warmth and lightweight feel. The Ronda 715SM quartz movement is noted as being the same caliber found in more expensive watches from brands like Tissot and Marathon. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Scurfa M.S.21 Diver One Limited Edition highly for its exceptional value and practical, robust design.
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