CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsTissot Seastar 1000
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Measurements
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SBS 1987 Aged Special
Seastar 1000
Diameter
n/a
36mm
Thickness
n/a
9.7mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
MSRP
$1,083
$515
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage. Some reviewers note the aged dial markers have a deep butterscotch gold tone with lighter hands, while others find the PVD coating and bezel insert show minor wear, with a bit of play in the 60-click bezel from new. The watch features fixed strap bars and a polished case. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some finding the price high.
Owners praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its 300m water resistance and Swiss quartz movement at its price point, with some highlighting its solid build and value. However, criticisms include ill-proportioned hands and indices, a bezel that can be hard to read, and unremarkable lume. Some owners find the bracelet clasp flimsy, and the lack of anti-reflective coating causes glare. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 well for its robust water resistance and value proposition in a Swiss quartz package.
The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree that the 40mm case size significantly improves wearability.
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