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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsSpinnaker Bradner

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Bradner
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Bradner180m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
0mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$179
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