
Hands On: Vero Airtanker Watch US Forest Service Edition
Rob Nudds gets hands on with an unusual watch, but one that he knows very well. Having taken it on an expedition in America he is confident in it's durability
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Selected Colour: Flyer Salmon - DLC Bezel
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Nodus are known for their bold, contemporary takes on classic watch designs, and the Sector Pilot is no different. It's a modern interpretation of the pilots watch, and as such has all the features a globetrotter needs in their watch.
The high-contrast dial has bold white hands and markers packed with Super-LumiNova for legibility in any lighting, along with a handy day/date display. For added flair Nodus have incorprated a stepped dial and sloped minute track to add some height to the design.
The case measures 38mm in diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug. The bidirectional bezel overhangs the case by a millimeter to make it easy to grip, and is available in either a brushed steel, or black DLC finish. The steel case features an engraved screw-down crown and caseback for up to 100 metres of water resistance. Meanwhile, a mix of brushed and polished surfaces help the Sector Pilot tread the line between formal and functional.
An oversized crown helps with winding the reliable Seiko NH36 movement, providing 41 hours of power reserve. Nodus have taken the time to regulate the movement in four positions, which makes the watch accurate to +/- 10 secs/day. The Sector Pilot watch also comes with a quick-release steel bracelet with the engraved Nodus logo on the clasp.
Why This Watch?
About The Brand
Nodus is Latin for Node, an intersection of paths that blend the classic with the contemporary. The company was founded in 2017 by two watch enthusiast, with an ethos that put function-first design to the forefront.
Nodus believes their watches are built for the important things in life and have crafted their timepieces to last through the decades.
Built in-house in Los-Angeles, Nodus ensures their watches not only meet their own high standards but surpass the wearer’s expectations as well.
Manufacturer | Nodus |
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Strap Material Colour | Flyer Salmon - DLC Bezel |
Watch Accuracy | +/- 10 seconds per day |
Watch Bezel | Bidirectional friction bezel |
Watch Case Back | Screw-down |
Watch Case Colour | Silver |
Watch Case Finish | Brushed and polished |
Watch Case Material | 316L Stainless steel |
Watch Case Crown | Screw-down |
Watch Dial Colour | Orange |
Watch Diameter | 38mm |
Watch Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date |
Watch Glass | Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on underside |
Watch Lug Length | 47mm |
Watch Lug Width | 20mm |
Watch Lug Luminescence | Super-LumiNova T-C1 X1 applied to the dial, hands, and bezel |
Watch Movement | Seiko NH36 (Japan) |
Watch Movement Type | Automatic |
Watch Power Reserve | 41-Hours |
Watch Style | Pilot |
Watch Thickness | 12.5mm |
Watch Warranty | 24-Month manufacturer's warranty |
Watch Water Resistant | 100 Mtrs (10ATM) |
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