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Nodus Contrail GMTvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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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.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, thin profile, and solid build quality, often noting its finishing and wearability as superior for its price point. Reviewers consistently flag its slim case, with measurements around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and appreciate its non-homage design and comfortable lug curvature. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds per day loss, while another notes their Sellita SW200 movement runs at +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners report inconsistent power reserve not reaching the advertised 42 hours and find the lume sub-par for nighttime legibility. A few also mention sharp bracelet edges and a potentially short bracelet for larger wrists, and one owner dislikes the "COMBAT" text on the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its impressive thinness and value as a Swiss automatic diver.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Combat Sub Sport38h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Combat Sub Sport200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Combat Sub Sport$1,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
24
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$1,650
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