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Nodus Contrail GMTvsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$485

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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