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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsHELM Togiak Expedition UTC

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 UTC
HELMTogiak Expedition UTC
MSRP $380

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Togiak Expedition UTC42mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Togiak Expedition UTC40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Togiak Expedition UTC200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Togiak Expedition UTC$380

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
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 NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$380

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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 UTC

The HELM Togiak Expedition UTC is widely praised for its unique design and excellent lume, with owners appreciating its lightweight titanium case and 200m ISO 6425 capability. Some owners note that its 42mm diameter wears smaller than expected, while others find the size and weight potentially unsuitable for smaller wrists, and the stock bracelet or strap uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition UTC highly for its distinctive design and robust build at its price point.

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