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Nodus Contrail GMTvsBoldr Expedition II

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

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
I Eiger
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Boldr Expedition II

Owners widely praise the Boldr Expedition II for its tool watch utility, legible dials, and bead-blasted finish, with many finding its 41mm size ideal for daily wear and comfortable on various wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value, well-executed details, and the functional design of its knurled crown. Some owners note the dial color can appear creamier than expected online, and one reviewer found the stock rubber strap to be a minor criticism. The Sellita SW200 movement and domed sapphire crystal are also noted as positive features. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Boldr Expedition II highly for its functional field watch design and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Boldr Expedition II's solid construction and reliability are notable strengths. A weakness is the potential for dim lume brightness, as the entire dial is fully covered in lume but the reviewer's assessment implies it might be inadequate.

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