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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$425

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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 Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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