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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

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The bottom line

Profile favors the Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue at 7.8mm thick versus 12mm on the SBS 1987 Aged Special, so it slips under a cuff with less fuss.

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 neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue for its slim profile, Bauhaus-inspired design, and the unique midnight blue dial with a playful fluorescent green date indicator. The watch is noted for its classy appearance at an affordable price point, with its retrograde date display considered the best in its price range by one owner. The in-house DUW 6101 movement features extensive Glashütte decoration, exceeding standards for its $4,100 price. One user found the varying width of letters in the logo to be bothersome, and the intuitiveness of the date display is questioned. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue highly for its creative design and excellent value.

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CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue
NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue
MSRP $4,970
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue40.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue50m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue$4,970

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.3mm
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
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$4,970

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