Which is cheaper, the Nodus Nomad or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $1,100 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $525 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Nomad or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41.3mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 3.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Nomad or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Nodus Nomad.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Nomad or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Nodus Nomad.

What movement does the Nodus Nomad run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT) and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6R55.

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Nodus NomadvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Nodus Nomad

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MSRP $575

Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $1,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nomad38mm

Prospex Sea41.3mm

Power Reserve

Nomad41h

Prospex Sea72h

Water Resistance

Nomad100m

Prospex Sea300m

MSRP

Nomad$575

Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Matte

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

TMI NH34 (GMT)

6R55

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$1,100

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