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Nodus Contrail GMTvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,556

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,556

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
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
Model 1 (Group Buy)
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$1,556

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dials, custom typography, and elegant design, noting the dials' unique craftsmanship and light-reflecting qualities. The updated G100 movement is appreciated for its extended power reserve, and the case finishing is described as well-executed with a high-polish finish. Some reviewers suggest the case could be slightly slimmer. The significant wait time, ranging from nearly two years to over two and a half years, is a notable drawback frequently mentioned by owners. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) highly for its unique enamel dials and appealing design at its price point.

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