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Maen Classic 36vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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

Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic 3636mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Classic 3640h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Classic 3650m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Classic 36$639
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$639
$1,083

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What people say

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Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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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