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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsNodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote
NodusSector II Field Titanium Cerakote
MSRP $600

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote38mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote41h
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote100m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote$600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium Grade X1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
TMI NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$600

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What people say

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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote

Owners and reviewers highlight the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote's compact 38mm titanium case with an olive green Cerakote finish and its lightweight 45g build. The watch features a tropical dial, a box sapphire crystal, and BGW9 lume. It is powered by a TMI NH38 movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and is regulated to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers appreciate the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote for its unique Cerakote finish and lightweight titanium construction at its price point.

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