CWC SBS Aged Special ProjectvsVaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

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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 SBS Aged Special Project at true scale

SBS Aged Special Project

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver at true scale

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

13.2mm

Water Resistance

n/a

200m

MSRP

$1,523

$549

lowest

Movement

Ronda 517

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Material
n/a
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,523
$549
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Reviews

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CWC SBS Aged Special Project

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS Aged Special Project Watch for its military aesthetics, historical significance, and grab-and-go reliability, with many appreciating its distinctiveness from typical sub homages and its masculine appeal. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its highly legible dial, a design borrowed from the Omega Seamaster 300, and its durable, scratch-resistant black case. Some owners find the price steep and fixed spring bars a drawback, while the day/date function is a point of mixed opinions, described by one reviewer as vexing. One owner reports their watch broke unexpectedly, expressing disappointment. Overall, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) SBS Aged Special Project Watch highly for its cool factor and military connection, valuing its handsome yet rugged tool watch utility.

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver for its value, citing features like a sapphire crystal, AR coating, and solar movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive design, with specific mentions of the two-tone blue and black dial, sunburst dial, and contrasting minute hand. The 39mm case is generally considered comfortable, particularly for a 7-inch wrist, and the bezel action is satisfying. Some owners report excellent lume and a solid anti-reflective coating on the crystal. However, one owner notes the watch appears large and questions its wearability on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver highly for its strong value proposition and attractive aesthetic.

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