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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)SBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,650
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,650
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
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Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
—
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$699
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