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Praesidus Desert FieldvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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

Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$1,083

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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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