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Grand Seiko SBGA413vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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The bottom line

Profile favors the SBS 1987 Aged Special at 12mm thick versus 12.8mm on the SBGA413, so it slips under a cuff with less fuss.

What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA413

Grand Seiko SBGA413 owners and reviewers widely praise its captivating dial, particularly its subtle artistry, and the mesmerizing Spring Drive movement's reliability and unparalleled mechanical accuracy, with some noting their Spring Drive watches run within half a second per day. The 40mm titanium case, featuring intricate geometries and a satin brush finish, is also highlighted, as are the Zaratsu-polished surfaces. Legibility is considered excellent, even with silver hands on the pink dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA413 highly for its beautiful dial and the Spring Drive movement's accuracy and refinement.

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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Grand Seiko SBGA413
Grand Seiko SBGA413
MSRP $7,200
CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
SBGA413
Grand SeikoSBGA413
MSRP $7,200
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA41340mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
SBGA41372h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
SBGA413100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
SBGA413$7,200
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Spring Drive
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,200
$1,083

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