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Bremont BroadswordvsNodus Contrail GMT

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Contrail GMT42h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Contrail GMT200m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Contrail GMT$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Bronze
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Miyota 9075 GMT
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

Nodus Contrail GMT

The Nodus Contrail GMT is praised for its excellent case and bracelet quality, impressive finishing that suggests a much higher price point, and brilliant proportions, making it a well-executed flier-style GMT. Owners and reviewers highlight its slender 40.5mm case, comfortable flat-link bracelet, and 200 meters of water resistance. The Miyota Caliber 9075 movement is noted, with one source reporting accuracy regulated to +/-8 seconds per day. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red numerals on the roulette disc difficult to read, and the small crown and large guards may be tedious for some. One user questioned the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index despite the existing 24-hour scale. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

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