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Nodus Contrail GMTvsMonta Atlas

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What people say

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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.

Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Atlas38.5mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Atlas
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Atlas152m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Atlas$2,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
152m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Monta M-23
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$2,150
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