Nodus Contrail GMTvsTrafford Watch Co Touring GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Nodus Contrail GMT at true scale

Contrail GMT

Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT at true scale

Touring GMT

Diameter

40.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

$900

$899

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9075

Miyota 9075

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Exhibition

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Bluebird Blue
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

2 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
42 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$899
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Nodus Contrail GMT

Owners and reviewers praise the Nodus Contrail GMT for its excellent proportions and build quality, with finishing that suggests a much higher price point. The 40.5mm case is noted as slender and comfortable, complemented by a flat-link bracelet. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red roulette numerals difficult to read. One owner questions the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its travel watch utility and impressive finishing at its price point.

Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT for its great finishing, fun and original designs, and nice dials. One owner notes the GMT's flyer function and unique inner bezel, while another reports their Trafford's domed crystal cracked after a short drop. Owners describe the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT as having a "cool funky original vibe" and a "chonky boi vibe on the wrist but in a good way," with one wearer reporting daily use for a year without the watch stopping. On balance, owners rate the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust daily performance.

From video reviewers

The Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT's unique GMT function offers an alternative way to use the feature. The micro-adjust system on the bracelet is a convenient feature for fine-tuning the fit. The watch lacks specific details on its performance, accuracy, or movement caliber, making it difficult to compare it to other GMT watches.

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