Nodus Contrail GMTvsJack Mason Strat-o-timer 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

Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT at true scale

Strat-o-timer GMT

Diameter

40.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

lowest

49mm

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

$900

lowest

$1,149

Movement

Miyota 9075

Miyota 9075

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$1,149
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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.

Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT

Owners widely praise the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT for its exceptional value and traveler GMT functionality, citing the Miyota 9075 movement and impressive fit and finish, including screw-in bracelet pins, on-the-fly adjustment, sapphire crystal front and back, and a screw-down crown. The 7-link bracelet is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with one owner calling it the best they have worn. Some reviewers note "chubby" hour markers and a bezel insert that one owner perceived as plastic, though another stated it is sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT highly for its impressive build quality and traveler GMT complication at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Miyota 9075 true GMT movement is a consensus strength. The lume on the hands, dial, and bezel is also a shared positive feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.