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NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reservevsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Metro date power reserve37mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Metro date power reserve42 hoursh
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Metro date power reserve50m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Metro date power reserve$4,420
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
7.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.6mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4401
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,420
$1,083

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve for its unique, award-winning design and in-house craftsmanship, with one owner stating they "can't stop looking at it" and find it versatile enough to wear with "basically everything." The watch is noted for its thin case, with dimensions of 37mm case, 7.7mm thickness, and a 43.6mm lug-to-lug distance, and houses the in-house DUW 4401 movement featuring a virtually entirely in-house escapement. Some reviewers and owners find the dial appears duller silver in person than in photos, and the lack of a quick-set date can be a chore for daily wear. One reviewer noted the minute and hour hands are too close in length, and a strap was too small for their wrist. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve highly for its distinctive, playful design and impressive in-house movement 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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