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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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