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Nodus Contrail GMTvsBoldr Safari

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

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Safari200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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