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Nodus Contrail GMTvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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