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Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LEvsVaer Field

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Duality II - Night Shade LE
NodusDuality II - Night Shade LE
MSRP $925
Field
VaerField
MSRP $329

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Duality II - Night Shade LE40mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Duality II - Night Shade LE41h
Field40h
Water Resistance
Duality II - Night Shade LE300m
Field100m
MSRP
Duality II - Night Shade LE$925
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
11.5mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
White
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
$329

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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 Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

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