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Nodus Contrail GMTvsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Globetrotter GMT40h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Globetrotter GMT200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Globetrotter GMT$469

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$469

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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.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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