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Nodus Sector II GMTvsVario Futurist

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Sector II GMT
NodusSector II GMT
MSRP $525
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II GMT38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Sector II GMT41h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Sector II GMT100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Sector II GMT$525
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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