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Fears Onyx (collective Horology)vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Onyx (collective Horology)
FearsOnyx (collective Horology)
MSRP $2,833
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Onyx (collective Horology)39.5mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Onyx (collective Horology)40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Onyx (collective Horology)15m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Onyx (collective Horology)$2,833
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
20mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Onyx (Collective Horology)
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,833
$1,083

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What people say

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Fears Onyx (collective Horology)

Owners widely praise the Fears Onyx (collective Horology) for its exquisite glossy black onyx dial, which displays microscopic striations under magnification. Reviewers note its thin case, under 10.5mm, and a balanced sporty-dressy aesthetic. Water resistance is rated at 150m by one source and 100m by another, and the bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some owners find the 39.5mm diameter slightly large for the style, and one source suggests it doesn't represent top value, though it remains competitive. Overall, owners rate the Fears Onyx highly for its unique stone dial and wearability.

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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