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Nodus Contrail GMTvsZelos Comet 39

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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