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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsSeiko Ice Diver

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Ice Diver
SeikoIce Diver
MSRP $900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Ice Diver45mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Ice Diver70h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Ice Diver200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Ice Diver$900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52.6mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$900

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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 Ice Diver

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build, classic dive watch design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its strong lume and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag its superior bezel action and overall finishing as standout features for its price point. Some owners find the 43mm case size substantial, with one noting it felt big, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist, though others consider it a perfect size. The movement's power reserve is noted as less than newer variants by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and robust build at an accessible price.

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