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Nodus Contrail GMTvsDan Henry 1970

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
197040mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
197040h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
1970200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
1970$310

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
45.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$310

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What people say

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Nodus Contrail GMT

The Nodus Contrail GMT is praised for its excellent case and bracelet quality, impressive finishing that suggests a much higher price point, and brilliant proportions, making it a well-executed flier-style GMT. Owners and reviewers highlight its slender 40.5mm case, comfortable flat-link bracelet, and 200 meters of water resistance. The Miyota Caliber 9075 movement is noted, with one source reporting accuracy regulated to +/-8 seconds per day. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red numerals on the roulette disc difficult to read, and the small crown and large guards may be tedious for some. One user questioned the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index despite the existing 24-hour scale. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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