Which is cheaper, the Nodus Nomad or the Formex Reef GMT?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $2,235 for the Formex Reef GMT — a $1,660 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Nomad or the Formex Reef GMT?

The Formex Reef GMT wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 4mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Formex Reef GMT 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 GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT) and the Formex Reef GMT uses the Sellita SW330-2.

Side by side

Nodus NomadvsFormex Reef GMT

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

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

Formex Reef GMT

reef-gmt-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-black-blue

MSRP $2,235

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nomad38mm

Reef GMT42mm

Power Reserve

Nomad41h

Reef GMT56h

Water Resistance

Nomad100m

Reef GMT300m

MSRP

Nomad$575

Reef GMT$2,235

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Thickness

11.7mm

11.4mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Matte

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

TMI NH34 (GMT)

Sellita SW330-2

Power Reserve

41h

56h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$2,235

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