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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsTissot Chrono XL Vintage

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450
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.

Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
13 1/4'''

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$450
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