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Draken Tugela GMTvsNodus Nomad

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What people say

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Draken Tugela GMT

The watch features superb build and finishing, with substantial lume also noted. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Nodus Nomad

Owners widely praise the Nodus Nomad GMT as a bargain and a watch intended for heavy wear. One owner notes the Nodus Nomad is an excellent, portable device for note-taking and personal projects. However, concerns exist regarding long-term durability, with reports of cracked screw points and dust ingress, alongside a device shutdown and MicroSD card issues. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Nomad highly for its value and intended use as a robust everyday watch.

From video reviewers

The Nodus Nomad's accuracy, attributed to its well-regulated Seiko movement, is a shared strength. Reviewers noted a lack of detail regarding water resistance and bracelet quality.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tugela GMT42mm
Nomad38mm
Power Reserve
Tugela GMT
Nomad41h
Water Resistance
Tugela GMT300m
Nomad100m
MSRP
Tugela GMT$488
Nomad$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Matte
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$575
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