Nodus Contrail GMTvsLacité Urbanite 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.
Contrail GMT
Urbanite GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
lowest
47mm
Thickness
11.8mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
42h
42h
MSRP
$900
$725
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9075
Miyota 9075
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners find the Lacité Urbanite GMT's dial design appealing, particularly the lower half with its fonts and GMT and red seconds hands, though opinions are split on the hour and minute hands. One owner noted a smudge on the rotor during a macro inspection. Overall, owners appreciate the dial design elements but have mixed feelings on the handset.
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