Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $550 for the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium — a $152 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 run compared to the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium uses the Seiko NH38.

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0vsNodus Sector II Field Titanium

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

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MSRP $398

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Nodus Sector II Field Titanium

MSRP $550

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layer 2.042mm

Sector II Field Titanium38mm

Power Reserve

Layer 2.0—

Sector II Field Titanium41h

Water Resistance

Layer 2.0100m

Sector II Field Titanium100m

MSRP

Layer 2.0$398

Sector II Field Titanium$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Box

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH38

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$398

$550

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