Duckworth Prestex Bolton AutomaticvsNodus Sector II Sport

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic at true scale

Bolton Automatic

Nodus Sector II Sport at true scale

Sector II Sport

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$776

$525

lowest

Movement

Miyota 82S5

Seiko NH38

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Glossy
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$776
$525
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic

Owners widely praise the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic for its attractive salmon dial and blue hands, with one user calling it a "glorious timepiece." The brand's owner's engaging enthusiasm and the watches' interesting designs and perceived value for money are also noted strengths. One commenter expressed a desire for the watches to be more expensive, referencing the Miyota movement. Overall, owners rate the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability and unique three-level sector dial with applied indices. Some owners note the white-on-white dial and thin case as highlights. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. Accuracy on the Seiko NH38 movement is reported around plus 4 seconds per day by one owner, while another notes the NH38 movement's use in a watch priced over $500. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and distinctive dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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