Nodus Contrail GMTvsZelos Spearfish 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

Zelos Spearfish GMT at true scale

Spearfish GMT

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

n/a

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$900

lowest

$999

Movement

Miyota 9075

Sellita SW330-2

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Frost
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$999
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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.

Zelos Spearfish GMT

The Zelos Spearfish GMT is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its superb finishing, flawless machining, and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp that exceeds its price point. It features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, achieving an average accuracy of +2.6 seconds per day, or a Miyota 9075 movement offering flier-style GMT functionality. The 40mm case and bidirectional 48-click ceramic bezel are well-executed, though one reviewer noted a minor compromise in the end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is a strong point. The bracelet quality is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the dial material, with some mentioning aventurine and others meteorite.

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