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Nodus Sector II SportvsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525
AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Sport38mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Sport41h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Sector II Sport100m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Sector II Sport$525
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Glossy
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38 (no-date)
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$285

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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

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