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Nodus Contrail GMTvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
35mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Dome
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$795

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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