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Nodus Contrail GMTvsZelos Aurora Field

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Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
Contrail GMT42h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
Contrail GMT200m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
Contrail GMT$900
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$529

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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