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Henry Archer NordsøvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Nordsø
Henry ArcherNordsø
MSRP $4,999
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nordsø40mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Nordsø40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Nordsø200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Nordsø$4,999
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$1,083

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What people say

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Henry Archer Nordsø

Henry Archer Nordsø owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with its vibrant color use singled out as a strong point. Some find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. One reviewer notes the bezel knurling is slippery and lacks legibility for serious diving, though the 40mm size is comfortable and the Miyota 9039 movement offers good value. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking design and impressive build quality at its price point.

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.

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