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Nodus Sector II GMTvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Sector II GMT
NodusSector II GMT
MSRP $525
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II GMT38mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Sector II GMT41h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Sector II GMT100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Sector II GMT$525
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$935

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What people say

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Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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