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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition45h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition100m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$2,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8R48
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$2,500

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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 SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition for its refined presence and intricate dial patterns, with some favoring its unique red dial and steel bezel over other Speedtimer models. However, some owners criticize the 24-hour subdial as useless, the date window as recessed, and the stock bracelet as difficult to fit, while others find the pushers stick out too much. One owner notes the $995 price point is high for the 6R55 movement, suggesting a lower range, though others appreciate the Seiko finishing and charm. On balance, owners rate the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition well for its unique aesthetic and finishing, despite some functional and value concerns.

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