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Nodus Contrail GMTvsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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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.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
41.8mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$390
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