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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsLongines CONQUEST

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
CONQUEST
LonginesCONQUEST
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
CONQUEST41mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
CONQUEST72h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
CONQUEST100m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
CONQUEST$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down and transparent with sapphire crystal case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Green
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$2,400

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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.

Longines CONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines Conquest for its exceptional finishing, versatile design, and strong value, with many highlighting its smooth winding action and comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners alike note the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment as a common drawback, and some find the polished surfaces prone to scratches. Accuracy figures range from -2s/d to -6s/d, and the power reserve is 72 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Conquest highly for its blend of elegance and sportiness at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's eye-catching sunray finish and elegant design are consistently praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived lack of quality are noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the bracelet's quality, with one comparing it favorably to a Tudor Jubilee while another found it lacking.

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