Which is cheaper, the Nodus Contrail GMT or the Praesidus A-11 Phantom?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Phantom is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $900 for the Nodus Contrail GMT — a $600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Contrail GMT or the Praesidus A-11 Phantom?

The Nodus Contrail GMT wears larger at 40.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Phantom — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Contrail GMT or the Praesidus A-11 Phantom?

The Nodus Contrail GMT is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus A-11 Phantom.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Contrail GMT or the Praesidus A-11 Phantom?

The Nodus Contrail GMT carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 Phantom.

What movement does the Nodus Contrail GMT run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Phantom?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Contrail GMT uses the Miyota 9075 GMT and the Praesidus A-11 Phantom uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Nodus Contrail GMTvsPraesidus A-11 Phantom

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Nodus Contrail GMT

contrail-gmt-evergreen

MSRP $900

Praesidus A-11 Phantom

P-38-PH-MB-SDCSG

MSRP $300

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Contrail GMT40.5mm

A-11 Phantom38mm

Power Reserve

Contrail GMT42h

A-11 Phantom40h

Water Resistance

Contrail GMT200m

A-11 Phantom100m

MSRP

Contrail GMT$900

A-11 Phantom$300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Box

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

—

Phantom

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075 GMT

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$900

$300

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