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Nodus Contrail GMTvsSeestern S456 GMT

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
42h
41hh
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$299

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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.

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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