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Nodus Contrail GMTvsFarer GMT BEZEL

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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.

Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its exceptional value, unique design language, and wearable dimensions, with one owner noting its fit, finish, and quality rivaling higher-end brands. Specific strengths highlighted include enthusiastic color combinations, a vintage charm from the bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. The watch features a Sellita SW330-2 top-grade movement and 200m water resistance, with pricing around US$1,550 / €1,575. Some owners find the aluminum bezel less durable, and legibility on the white dial was initially a concern, though hand changes have been made. Opinions on Farer's market positioning vary, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its compelling blend of design, wearability, and utility at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
GMT BEZEL40mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
GMT BEZEL56h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
GMT BEZEL200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
GMT BEZEL$1,325

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
44.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
42h
56h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$1,325
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