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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsHELM Togiak Expedition

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
Togiak Expedition
HELMTogiak Expedition
MSRP $340

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Togiak Expedition42mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Togiak Expedition40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Togiak Expedition200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Togiak Expedition$340

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$340

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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.

HELM Togiak Expedition

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Expedition for its utilitarian design, matte black dial, distinctive handset, and excellent lume. The watch is noted for offering good value and is ISO 6425 tested to 200m water resistance. Some owners find the size and weight may not suit smaller wrists, and the included bracelet and NATO strap are considered uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition highly for its well-executed design and value proposition.

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