Nodus Contrail GMTvsVenezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour

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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

Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour at true scale

Nereide GMT Grand Tour

Diameter

40.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

45.5mm

lowest

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

11.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$900

lowest

$1,158

Movement

Miyota 9075

Miyota 9075

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$1,158
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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.

Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour for its beautiful and colorful design, refined muted blue dial, and Italian-made 39mm case with sapphire crystal and AR coating. The bracelet is frequently noted as feeling great on the wrist, and one owner reports excellent accuracy at +-2 seconds per day. Some owners appreciate the dress-casual sport watch feel and the rose gold mirrored bezel portion, while others find the optical glass bezel preferable for reduced glare. However, some find the watch large, and one owner experienced the butterfly clasp opening while swimming. The price is considered steep by some for a Miyota GMT, though others feel it is justified by the improved case finishing and solid feel, especially compared to other movements. The unidirectional 120-click bezel is noted as essentially a diver bezel with a different insert.

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