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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsStudio Underd0g The Manhattan

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
The Manhattan
Studio Underd0gThe Manhattan
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
The Manhattan39.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
The Manhattan40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
The Manhattan
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
The Manhattan$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$1,000

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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.

Studio Underd0g The Manhattan

Studio Underd0g The Manhattan is widely praised for its captivating amber fumé sunray dial with a raised sapphire disc, creating unique depth and animation. Owners appreciate the comfortable 38mm cushion case and the tactile winding feel of the manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement. Some in the community note the dial's design elements are reminiscent of Fears. The watch offers 10atm water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Manhattan highly for its distinctive dial and comfortable wearability.

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