Which is cheaper, the Nodus Nomad or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $2,230 for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a $1,655 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Nomad or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Nomad or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Nodus Nomad.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Nomad or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Nodus Nomad.

What movement does the Nodus Nomad run compared to the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT) and the Formex Reef 39.5 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

Side by side

Nodus NomadvsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

reef-39.5-automatic-chronometer-cosc-300m-bahama-blue

MSRP $2,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nomad38mm

Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm

Power Reserve

Nomad41h

Reef 39.5 mm56h

Water Resistance

Nomad100m

Reef 39.5 mm300m

MSRP

Nomad$575

Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Matte

Bahama Blue

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

TMI NH34 (GMT)

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

41h

56h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$2,230

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