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Nodus Contrail GMTvsanOrdain Model 1

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Model 150m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
49mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$3,804

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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