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Nodus Contrail GMTvsFerro Distinct 2

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Distinct 244mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Distinct 240h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Distinct 250m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Distinct 2$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$445

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What people say

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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.

Ferro Distinct 2

The Ferro Distinct 2 is noted for its well-polished finish and a screw-down crown for improved grip. One owner reports the flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and the dial has no lume. The watch is available with quartz Ronda, Miyota automatic, or ETA automatic movements and features a 100m water-resistant stainless steel case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ferro Distinct 2's improved finishing and practical screw-down crown as key strengths.

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