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Nodus Contrail GMTvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

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The bottom line

The 39.5mm The Humboldt GMT wears 1mm narrower than the 40.5mm Contrail GMT.

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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

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Nodus Contrail GMT
Nodus Contrail GMT
MSRP $900
Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT
Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175
Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
The Humboldt GMT200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
The Humboldt GMT$2,175

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Sellita SW330
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
56 hoursh
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$2,175

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