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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsGrand Seiko STGF359

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
STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
STGF35940h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
STGF359100m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
28.9mm
Thickness
12mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
35.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
4J52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$2,600
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