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Sternglas Naos XLvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL42mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Naos XL50m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Naos XL$237
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
6.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9U15
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$1,083

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos XL

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL for its versatile Bauhaus design, domed sapphire crystal, and value, with some finding its larger size comfortable and refined for its price. However, opinions are split on its aesthetic appeal, with one owner finding the hands and face underwhelming, while others appreciate the minimalistic dial. The date font is noted as too small to be useful by one owner, and the stock strap is generally considered basic or prone to wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a Miyota movement running fast and another noting +13 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL highly for its Bauhaus aesthetics and affordability, despite some reservations about the movement and strap.

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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