Nodus Contrail GMTvsMarloe Watch Company 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

Marloe Watch Company GMT at true scale

GMT

Diameter

40.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

n/a

Thickness

11.8mm

10.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$900

$599

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9075

Miyota 9075

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Natulite

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$599
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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.

Marloe Watch Company GMT

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company GMT for its craftsmanship, dial details, and true GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. The watch is considered a good value, with owners highlighting its build quality and comfortable wearability, especially on smaller wrists, at price points around $750 or $499. Some owners desire a slightly smaller case size, more prominent lume, and higher water resistance than the stated 50m. The bezel action is noted as not being overly loose. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company GMT highly for its traveler GMT function and build quality at the price.

From video reviewers

The Marloe Watch Company GMT has a strong point in its finishing, which is very impressive. A notable trade-off is the lack of lume brightness, which is a drawback for this watch. Reviewers disagree on the bezel action, with one reviewer finding it stiff and another not mentioning it.

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