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Draken Tugela GMTvsNodus Sector II GMT

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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 Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Nodus Sector II GMT's case finishing is a notable strength. Reviewers found the lume to be less impressive than expected.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tugela GMT42mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Tugela GMT
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
Tugela GMT300m
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
Tugela GMT$488
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$525
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