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Nodus Contrail GMTvsanOrdain Model 2 Porcelain

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Model 2 Porcelain
anOrdainModel 2 Porcelain
MSRP $2,356

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Model 2 Porcelain39.5mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Model 2 Porcelain68h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Model 2 Porcelain50m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Model 2 Porcelain$2,356

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
Model 2 Porcelain
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
42h
68h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$2,356

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain for its artistic haute horological experience, sublime design, and exceptional craftsmanship, highlighting the hand-finished, carved, and curved lugs. Reviewers note the deep, glossy black porcelain dial with pad-printed gold numerals and hand-painted lume, though dimples from the traditional production process are visible in certain lighting. The watch features a 39.5mm brushed steel case, a sapphire caseback revealing the La Joux-Perret G101 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, and 50-meter water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain highly for its unique dial material and detailed case finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain's handmade enamel dial is a notable strength, praised by multiple reviewers for its unique, subtle color shift. A potential drawback is the relatively modest water resistance of 50 meters, which may be a trade-off for the watch's focus on aesthetics. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug fit, with some finding it comfortable and others noting it's somewhat large.

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