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Nodus Contrail GMTvsSpinnaker Hull Chronograph

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Hull Chronograph
SpinnakerHull Chronograph
MSRP $149

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Hull Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Hull Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Hull Chronograph100m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Hull Chronograph$149

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$149

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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 Hull Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph for its stunning textured dial and impressive value, with a meca-quartz movement offering quartz accuracy and mechanical chronograph function. The build quality, including a milled clasp, solid links, and sapphire crystal with AR coating, is noted as exceeding expectations for the price. One owner finds the 42mm case wearable due to short lugs, while another describes the dial as gorgeous and the watch as running perfectly. However, one owner reports a $198 repair quote for a cracked crystal, described as "fused to the case," though other forum members dispute this cost. The lume is considered mediocre, and the 24-hour subdial is seen by one owner as functionally futile. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph highly for its exceptional dial and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Burnt Maroon features a reliable and accurate Seiko VK73 movement. A suitable lug-to-lug fit makes it suitable for smaller wrists. The watch's 15mm thickness may be a drawback for some, particularly those with smaller wrists or those who prefer a more compact watch.

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