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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$399

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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 G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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