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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

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
Tangente 33
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 33
MSRP $2,440

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Tangente 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Tangente 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Tangente 3350m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Tangente 33$2,440

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
32.8mm
Thickness
12mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$2,440

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its classic Bauhaus-inspired design and elegant wearability, with owners noting its polished case reflections and compact dimensions, such as the 33mm and 35mm variants, fitting well on smaller wrists. The Alpha hand-wound movement is recognized for remarkable accuracy, with one owner reporting it off only a couple of seconds a week, and a 44.5-hour power reserve. The watch's versatility and "loveable cutey" design are highlighted, and new platinum gray dials offer a convincing appearance. Some owners find the velour strap delicate and prefer alternatives, and the 30m water resistance limits its use in wet environments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring, minimalistic design and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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