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Nodus Contrail GMTvsGlycine Airman GMT

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $2,950

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Airman GMT46mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Airman GMT48h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Airman GMT100m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Airman GMT$2,950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
46mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
SW330-2
Power Reserve
42h
48h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$2,950

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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.

Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman GMT for its value and classic design, with specific appreciation for its 39mm sizing, 200m water resistance, and beefy signed crowns. Reviewers highlight its faithful re-issue nature, retaining vintage features like the plexiglass crystal and locking friction bezel with a thumbscrew crown, while some owners note its subtle blue degrade dial and red-tipped GMT hand. Accuracy from its Sellita-based automatic movement is described as acceptable, though some owners find the dual 12-hour and 24-hour scales confusing and the slim GMT hand difficult to read. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers rate the Glycine Airman GMT highly for its vintage charm and robust build at its price point.

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