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Nodus Contrail GMTvsSternglas Naos XL Automatik

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

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Naos XL Automatik
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Naos XL Automatik50m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Naos XL Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$463

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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.

Sternglas Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

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