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Nodus Sector II SportvsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525
SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Sport38mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Sport41h
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
Sector II Sport100m
SLGA015200m
MSRP
Sector II Sport$525
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
43.8mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Glossy
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38 (no-date)
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
41h
120h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$12,600

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What people say

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Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

Grand Seiko SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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