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Citizen Promaster Diver AutomaticvsNodus Contrail GMT

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Promaster Diver Automatic
CitizenPromaster Diver Automatic
MSRP $469
Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic for its lightweight titanium build, comfortable wear, and good specifications at its price point, with one owner highlighting its accuracy and dynamic dial made from recycled materials. Some users find the bezel action spongy and the bracelet subpar, while others note the overall finish is basic due to the brushed titanium. A reviewer also points out a preference for sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel inserts. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic highly for its value proposition as an affordable, lightweight, and accurate dive watch.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver Automatic44mm
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver Automatic40h
Contrail GMT42h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver Automatic200m
Contrail GMT200m
MSRP
Promaster Diver Automatic$469
Contrail GMT$900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.6mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8204
Miyota 9075 GMT
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$900
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