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Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LEvsVaer Atlas

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Duality II - Night Shade LE
NodusDuality II - Night Shade LE
MSRP $925
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Duality II - Night Shade LE40mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Duality II - Night Shade LE41h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Duality II - Night Shade LE300m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Duality II - Night Shade LE$925
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$699

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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