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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Fearless100m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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