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Nodus Contrail GMTvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
L844.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$3,550

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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.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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