Nodus Contrail GMTvsGlycine Airman SST 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 SST GMT at true scale

Airman SST GMT

Diameter

40.5mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

n/a

Thickness

11.8mm

11.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

48h

highest

MSRP

$900

lowest

$905

Movement

Miyota 9075

Sellita SW330-2

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
43mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Grey
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
$905
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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 SST GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman SST GMT for its comfortable wear, good build quality, accuracy, lume, historical significance, and ingenious GMT movement. The 24-hour dial and compressor-style GMT ring are highlighted as great features, and the watch is noted for keeping good time. Some owners expect Glycine branding on the Sellita SW330-2 movement rotor, and one owner experienced the watch stopping after a day on a winder with a rattling rotor, suggesting a service. The dial is considered busy by some, and it is harder to purchase than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman SST GMT highly for its comfortable wear and historical significance as a descendant of the original Airman.

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