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Nodus Sector II Field Titanium CerakotevsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote
NodusSector II Field Titanium Cerakote
MSRP $600
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote38mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote41h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote100m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote$600
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$699

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What people say

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Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote

Owners and reviewers highlight the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote's compact 38mm titanium case with an olive green Cerakote finish and its lightweight 45g build. The watch features a tropical dial, a box sapphire crystal, and BGW9 lume. It is powered by a TMI NH38 movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and is regulated to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers appreciate the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote for its unique Cerakote finish and lightweight titanium construction at its price point.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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