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Melbourne Watch Company FitzroyvsNodus Sector Deep

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What people say

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

Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy's layered dial with applied indices and the bracelet's mixed finishes, finding it offers stunning quality for the price. Some owners note the bezel is not ceramic, and one owner found the watch not as good as expected from a micro-brand. A reviewer points out issues with bezel alignment, the chronograph second hand not resetting perfectly to 12, and a crooked 6 o'clock index on the Chronograph variant. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy highly for its attractive dial and bracelet finishing at the price point, despite some noted alignment quirks.

Nodus Sector Deep

The Nodus Sector Deep is widely praised for its excellent value, offering robust tool watch features like 500m water resistance and a precise 120-click bezel. Reviewers note its sandblasted steel case and excellent lume. However, the destro crown can be difficult to grip, and some find the bracelet lacks premium finishing. On balance, reviewers consider the Nodus Sector Deep a rugged, feature-packed tool watch offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and 500m water resistance are strong points. The lume is exceptionally bright. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fitzroy44mm
Sector Deep38mm
Power Reserve
Fitzroy40h
Sector Deep41h
Water Resistance
Fitzroy100m
Sector Deep500m
MSRP
Fitzroy$336
Sector Deep$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$336
$650
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