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Dan Henry 1975vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197539mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
197540h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
1975150m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
1975$310
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$1,083

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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