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Nodus Contrail GMTvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
37mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Yellow
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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