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Nodus Contrail GMTvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

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
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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