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Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LEvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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Duality II - Night Shade LE
NodusDuality II - Night Shade LE
MSRP $925
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Duality II - Night Shade LE40mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Duality II - Night Shade LE41h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Duality II - Night Shade LE300m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Duality II - Night Shade LE$925
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Yellow
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium X1 Grade
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$499

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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 x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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