Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsNodus Sector II GMT

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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.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT at true scale

Globetrotter GMT

Nodus Sector II GMT at true scale

Sector II GMT

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

12.7mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$469

lowest

$525

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH34

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
GMT Banff
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$525
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Reviews

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

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Globetrotter GMT as a compelling sports watch and excellent value, with one owner finding it "addicting to look at." Reviewers highlight the watch's outstanding legibility, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black dial. The ceramic bezel is noted for its tight, knurled grip and smooth, quiet bidirectional ratcheting action. One reviewer specifically mentions the multi-city ceramic bezel's sharp markings and orange accents. However, one owner expresses disappointment, stating Boldr "missed the mark with this model." Overall, owners and reviewers largely laud the Boldr Globetrotter GMT for its legibility and bezel action, despite one dissenting opinion.

Nodus Sector II GMT

The Nodus Sector II GMT is widely praised for its refined design, impressive lume, and excellent finishing for its price point, with owners noting its toolish aesthetic and versatility. Reviewers highlight its compelling value around $450-$500 and a sapphire crystal with AR coating. Some owners express a desire for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the fixed 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the Seiko NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. Accuracy figures range from +5 seconds per day to unspecified. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its versatile design and strong finishing at a compelling price.

From video reviewers

The Nodus Sector II GMT's case finishing is a notable strength. Reviewers found the lume to be less impressive than expected.