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Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LEvsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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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.

Spinnaker Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

From video reviewers

The dial's recovered marine plastic construction with textured finish provides distinctive material differentiation at the entry-level dive watch price point, and the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures strong on-wrist legibility. The 300m water resistance and automatic movement deliver capable specifications, though bracelet quality and fit remain underspecified across reviews.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Duality II - Night Shade LE40mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
Duality II - Night Shade LE41h
Hass Automatic
Water Resistance
Duality II - Night Shade LE300m
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
Duality II - Night Shade LE$925
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
11.5mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Flying Dutchman
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium X1 Grade
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$445
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