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Nodus Contrail GMTvsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

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

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
X1 C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Sellita SW200-2
Power Reserve
42h
65h
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$895

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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