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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$279

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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.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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