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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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 Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$595

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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 Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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