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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$285

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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

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