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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

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
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Bronze
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze44mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze300m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Bronze - Frost
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$449

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

Owners widely praise the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze for its distinctive 70s-inspired design, slim 13.5mm case, and improved lume, offering a sophisticated timepiece at an accessible price point starting at $349. The unique dial is noted for evoking an otherworldly feeling, and the comfortable bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some enthusiasts express frustration with shipping delays and a desire to see the watch on a wrist before purchase. One owner flags that the clasp material could be more scratch-resistant, and resizing bracelet pins can be stubborn. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze highly for its unique design and build quality at its price point.

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