Nodus Contrail GMTvsIslander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316

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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

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 at true scale

Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$900

$379

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9075

Seiko NH34

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
48mm
Caseback
n/a
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$379
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Reviews

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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.

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316

Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 owners widely report excellent value at its $329 MSRP, citing the Seiko NH34 automatic movement, sapphire crystal, and well-proportioned 40mm case. The watch features a handsome anthracite dial with applied indices and a quality 120-click unidirectional bezel. On balance, owners rate the Islander Calabro GMT World Time Automatic Watch with Anthracite Dial #ISL-316 highly for its value and robust feature set at the price point.

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