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Nodus Contrail GMTvsZelos Great White 43

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

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
43mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$599

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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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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