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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsZelos Great White 43

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$599

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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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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