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Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LEvsRolex Rolex Deepsea

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Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LE

Owners widely praise the Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LE's refined case proportions, with a thinner profile enhancing on-wrist comfort, and an elegant, legible dial. The bracelet and clasp package also receive positive mentions for their functionality and quick-release system. However, opinions on value are divided, with one owner finding it overpriced at $868 due to a loud rotor and perceived lower-budget movement, while others argue US assembly and the Miyota 9000 series movement justify the cost and that Nodus's finishing and design are superior. Some may miss the luminous crowns found on the original model. Overall, owners and reviewers generally rate the Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LE highly for its improved finishing and wearability.

Rolex Deepsea

Owners widely praise the Rolex Deepsea for its robust build and serious capability, with one owner calling it "bulletproof" and surprisingly less large than it appears. Reviewers note subtle aesthetic updates and refined case and bracelet for improved comfort, alongside the modern 3235 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve and running at +2 seconds per day. Some owners find its size too large for daily wear, though it serves as a good conversation piece. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build quality.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Duality II - Night Shade LE40mm
Rolex Deepsea44mm
Power Reserve
Duality II - Night Shade LE41h
Rolex Deepsea70h
Water Resistance
Duality II - Night Shade LE300m
Rolex Deepsea3,900m
MSRP
Duality II - Night Shade LE$925
Rolex Deepsea$68,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.5mm
5.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
3900m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium X1 Grade
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
3235
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
24
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$68,100
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