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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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