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Nodus Contrail GMTvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
180m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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