Nodus Contrail GMTvsGlycine Airman Contemporary GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Nodus Contrail GMT at true scale

Contrail GMT

Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT at true scale

Airman Contemporary GMT

Diameter

40.5mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

n/a

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

12.4mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

48h

highest

MSRP

$900

lowest

$2,850

Movement

Miyota 9075

Sellita SW330-2

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
48h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$2,850
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Nodus Contrail GMT

Owners and reviewers praise the Nodus Contrail GMT for its excellent proportions and build quality, with finishing that suggests a much higher price point. The 40.5mm case is noted as slender and comfortable, complemented by a flat-link bracelet. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red roulette numerals difficult to read. One owner questions the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its travel watch utility and impressive finishing at its price point.

Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT for its outstanding value and attractive design, with some noting its utility for tracking three time zones. The watch features a dual 12-hour and 24-hour dial and a free-spinning bezel with at least 120 teeth, secured by a second crown for precise alignment. Some owners find the GMT hand's similarity to the minute hand frustrating, and one owner noted a misaligned GMT hand with the Sellita SW330-2 movement. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT highly for its functionality and value as a robust beater watch.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial details are praised. The watch offers exceptional value with its Swiss Made GMT functionality for under $500.

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