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Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsNodus Sector II Sport

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Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Marine39mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Solar Marine40h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Solar Marine300m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Solar Marine$463
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.7mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Glossy
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$525

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

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