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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsSeiko Prospex Rotocall

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

SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Prospex Rotocall
SeikoProspex Rotocall
MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Prospex Rotocall37mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Prospex Rotocall40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Prospex Rotocall100m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Prospex Rotocall$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
A824

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$550

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Prospex Rotocall

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Rotocall for its charismatic retro design and comfortable 37mm size, with many appreciating its space-faring heritage. However, multiple sources criticize its price point, suggesting it is too high for an all-digital quartz watch with features like a stamped clasp, mineral crystal, and standard quartz movement. Some owners also note drawbacks such as a flimsy battery mount and split pin bracelet construction. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Rotocall visually appealing and a faithful re-release, but its value proposition is frequently questioned due to its price.

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