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Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Skeleton – Dark Grey

Owners widely praise Lilienthal Berlin for its award-winning minimalist design and value, particularly when purchased at a discount, with one owner noting the Meteorite IV model looks as good as a much more expensive watch. Some owners appreciate the blue and orange sunburst dial and good finishing, while others find the dial and hands machine-stamped without polished edges and the leather quality basic. Owners report sharp case edges causing skin irritation and difficult-to-remove strap pins, with one finding it unwearable due to discomfort, though another enjoyed the clean design and good lume. The brand's minimalist aesthetic is praised, but some models lack lume, and some owners have experienced significant shipping delays and unresponsive customer support, with some describing the company as potentially fraudulent. Overall, owners rate Lilienthal Berlin highly for its Bauhaus-inspired design and perceived value, though concerns about quality and customer service are noted.

Nodus Sector II Pilot

The Nodus Sector II Pilot is widely praised for its build quality, thoughtful design, and overall value, with owners specifically highlighting its comfortable 11.7mm case, 100m water resistance, and DLC-coated finish. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire crystal, a well-executed unidirectional rotating bezel, and a textured dial with raised markers and legible hands. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +3 seconds per day and another noting approximately +7 seconds per day on a regulated NH36 movement, while another states the movement is regulated to +/-10 seconds per day. Some owners find the date display small, and one noted tiny tooling marks on the crown's edges and a "crunchy" crown action. The C1 lume is described as long-lasting but not exceptionally bright. On balance, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot highly for its refined aesthetics and utilitarian features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch offers a thin, balanced wear and excellent value for its price point. Reviewers noted the NH36 movement's accuracy, with one stating it ran within COSC specifications. The lume was described as average by one reviewer.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Neolux Skeleton – Dark Grey42mm
Sector II Pilot38mm
Power Reserve
Neolux Skeleton – Dark Grey42h
Sector II Pilot41h
Water Resistance
Neolux Skeleton – Dark Grey
Sector II Pilot100m
MSRP
Neolux Skeleton – Dark Grey$679
Sector II Pilot$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$679
$550
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