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Nodus Contrail GMTvsTissot Heritage 1973

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

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Heritage 1973
TissotHeritage 1973
MSRP $2,575

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Heritage 197343mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Heritage 197360h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Heritage 1973100m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Heritage 1973$2,575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
43mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Domed
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Valjoux
Power Reserve
42h
60h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$2,575

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1973

The Tissot Heritage 1973 is widely praised for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a tonneau or cushion case with contrasting finishes and a panda dial with orange accents. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate its compelling remake of a 1970s racing watch, with some specifically noting the attractive dial and case curves. The watch is powered by the ETA 7753 automatic chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. However, some find its 43mm or 44mm diameter to be large-wearing, and one owner reported difficulty setting the date and a chronograph reset that is consistently one second off. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 10-15 seconds per day. The radial brushed case finish, while visually appealing, is noted as being prone to scratches that are difficult to polish out. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its tempting value and credible vintage racing style.

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