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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Vogelkop Superb

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$449

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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