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Nodus Contrail GMTvsFarer WORLD TIMER

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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 WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

From video reviewers

The watch offers genuine world-timer functionality with its 24-hour disc and internal city bezel. Reviewers noted the playful dial colors and guilloché texture. Water resistance is 100m.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
World Timer
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Sellita SW331-2
Power Reserve
42h
56h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$1,575
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