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Nodus Sector II Dive GMTvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Sector II Dive GMT
NodusSector II Dive GMT
MSRP $575
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Dive GMT38mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Dive GMT41h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Sector II Dive GMT100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Sector II Dive GMT$575
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Navy
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$299

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What people say

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Nodus Sector II Dive GMT

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT for its solid build, bracelet, and fit and finish for the price, with reviewers noting its well-executed finishing featuring alternating brushed and polished surfaces. The regulated Seiko NH34 movement is reported to run at +5 seconds per day. Some owners desire a Miyota 9075 movement and lume on the GMT hand, and a reviewer finds the 120-click dive bezel less ideal for GMT functions than a bi-directional 48-click GMT bezel, while the dial's dense Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some despite good legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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