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Nodus Contrail GMTvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
37.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
53 hoursh
Jewels
24
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$2,570

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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