Which is cheaper, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the Nodus Nomad?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $734 for the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 — a $159 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the Nodus Nomad?

The Nodus Nomad carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38.

What movement does the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 run compared to the Nodus Nomad?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 uses the Sellita SW 200-1 and the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT).

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Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38

CARTOUCHE

MSRP $734

Nodus Nomad

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MSRP $575

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CARTOUCHE 3838mm

Nomad38mm

Power Reserve

CARTOUCHE 3840h

Nomad41h

Water Resistance

CARTOUCHE 38100m

Nomad100m

MSRP

CARTOUCHE 38$734

Nomad$575

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Matte

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW 200-1

TMI NH34 (GMT)

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$575

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