KARL-LEIMON Triple Calendar MoonphasevsNodus 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.

KARL-LEIMON Triple Calendar Moonphase at true scale

Triple Calendar Moonphase

Nodus Sector II GMT at true scale

Sector II GMT

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

10mm

lowest

11.9mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$450

lowest

$525

Movement

Miyota 6P00

Seiko NH34

Case

6 specs
Category
n/a
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6P00
Seiko NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$525
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Reviews

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

KARL-LEIMON Triple Calendar Moonphase

Owners find the KARL-LEIMON Triple Calendar Moonphase captivating, praising its quality and strap versatility, with one owner wearing it more than their Tissot PRX. It is considered technically impressive, though some find its dial too busy. One owner questions if the moon phase complication accurately reflects the lunar cycle or is merely tied to the date. On balance, owners are drawn to its quality and versatility, despite some finding the dial busy.

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.