Which is cheaper, the Nodus Sector II Sport or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

At MSRP the Nodus Sector II Sport is the cheaper of the two at $525, against $5,550 for the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON — a $5,025 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Sector II Sport or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Sector II Sport — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Sector II Sport or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Nodus Sector II Sport.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Sector II Sport or the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON carries a 52-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Nodus Sector II Sport.

What movement does the Nodus Sector II Sport run compared to the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Sector II Sport uses the TMI NH38 (no-date) and the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON uses the L836.6.

Side by side

Nodus Sector II SportvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Nodus Sector II Sport

sector-sport-frost

MSRP $525

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

L2.839.4.52.2

MSRP $5,550

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sector II Sport38mm

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm

Power Reserve

Sector II Sport41h

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h

Water Resistance

Sector II Sport100m

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m

MSRP

Sector II Sport$525

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

—

AR Coating

Yes

Both sides

Dial Color

Glossy

Silver

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

TMI NH38 (no-date)

L836.6

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

41h

52h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$525

$5,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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