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Nodus Contrail GMTvsIslander Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291

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

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291
IslanderIslander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-29137mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
37mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Indices
Applied
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Miyota 90S5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$499

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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.

Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291

The Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291 is widely praised for its looks, build quality, and impressive specifications, including a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement with hacking and hand-winding, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. Owners consider it excellent value, citing the finishing and comfortable fit. One owner notes the bright lume is fleeting. The watch is powered by a Miyota 9015 movement with a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Islander Northport 37mm Automatic Watch with Purple Ripple Dial #ISL-291 highly for its exceptional value and robust specifications at its price point.

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