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Nodus Contrail GMTvsTudor Pelagos 39

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Pelagos 39
TudorPelagos 39
MSRP $5,625
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Tudor Pelagos 39

The Tudor Pelagos 39 is widely praised for its comfortable 39mm titanium case, making it a versatile and refined everyday dive watch with a sunray dial and bezel. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its wearability, with specific mention of its 11.8mm thickness and 107-gram weight. Some owners note the titanium case scuffs easily but that the matte finish hides scratches well and they can be buffed out. Criticisms include a 21mm lug width deemed unnecessary by one owner and some find the T-fit clasp edges sharp, though this is disputed by another. The lume is considered acceptable but not class-leading. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos 39 highly for its comfortable dimensions and refined everyday wearability.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Pelagos 3940mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Pelagos 3970h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Pelagos 39200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Pelagos 39$5,625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
$578
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
luminescent ceramic composite hour markers

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
MT5400
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$5,625
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