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CWC SBS 1987 Aged SpecialvsNodus Sector II Sport

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,083
$525

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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