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Nodus Contrail GMTvsTraska Freediver Arctic

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

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
9039
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$735

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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.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

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