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Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LEvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Duality II - Night Shade LE
NodusDuality II - Night Shade LE
MSRP $925
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Duality II - Night Shade LE40mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Duality II - Night Shade LE41h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Duality II - Night Shade LE300m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Duality II - Night Shade LE$925
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
11.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium X1 Grade
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$218

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What people say

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Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LE

Owners widely praise the Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LE's refined case proportions, with a thinner profile enhancing on-wrist comfort, and an elegant, legible dial. The bracelet and clasp package also receive positive mentions for their functionality and quick-release system. However, opinions on value are divided, with one owner finding it overpriced at $868 due to a loud rotor and perceived lower-budget movement, while others argue US assembly and the Miyota 9000 series movement justify the cost and that Nodus's finishing and design are superior. Some may miss the luminous crowns found on the original model. Overall, owners and reviewers generally rate the Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LE highly for its improved finishing and wearability.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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