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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsZelos Artemis

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Artemis50m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Thickness
12mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$1,899

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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 Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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