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Nodus Sector II SportvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Sport38mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Sport41h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Sector II Sport100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Sector II Sport$525
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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