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Nodus Contrail GMTvsanOrdain Fabrik GMT

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

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Fabrik GMT
anOrdainFabrik GMT
MSRP $1,937

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Fabrik GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Fabrik GMT42h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Fabrik GMT50m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Fabrik GMT$1,937

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
Fabrik GMT
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
ETA 2893-2
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$1,937

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

anOrdain Fabrik GMT

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Fabrik GMT for its striking purple lacquer dial. Some enthusiasts, however, feel it departs from the brand's signature enamel dials and Scottish heritage. The watch is considered good value at £1350 GBP, featuring a Swiss LJP movement and a German-made dial. One owner noted the 38mm case size felt small on an 8.5" wrist. Overall, owners rate the anOrdain Fabrik GMT highly for its unique dial and perceived value, despite some feeling it deviates from the brand's core identity.

From video reviewers

The hand-enameled dial is a significant strength. No weaknesses were cited by multiple reviewers.

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