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Nodus Contrail GMTvsSeiko Prospex LX line

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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.

Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Prospex LX line72h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Prospex LX line200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Prospex LX line$5,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
44.8mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
50.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
5R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
24
30

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$5,500
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