Which is cheaper, the Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano or the Nodus Sector II GMT?

At MSRP the Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano is the cheaper of the two at $249, against $525 for the Nodus Sector II GMT — a $276 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano or the Nodus Sector II GMT?

The Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Sector II GMT — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano or the Nodus Sector II GMT?

The Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Nodus Sector II GMT.

What movement does the Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano run compared to the Nodus Sector II GMT?

The Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano runs a mecaquartz caliber (Seiko VK64), while the Nodus Sector II GMT runs a automatic (Seiko NH34).

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Akrone S-05 Orange VolcanovsNodus Sector II GMT

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Akrone S-05 Orange Volcano

MSRP $249

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Nodus Sector II GMT

MSRP $525

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

S-05 Orange Volcano39mm

Sector II GMT38mm

Power Reserve

S-05 Orange Volcano—

Sector II GMT41h

Water Resistance

S-05 Orange Volcano300m

Sector II GMT100m

MSRP

S-05 Orange Volcano$249

Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Yes

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

Seiko NH34

Type

Mecaquartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$249

$525

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