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MKII HellionvsNodus Sector II Pilot

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What people say

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MKII Hellion

The MKII Hellion is widely praised for its immaculate fit and finish, with a mirror-polished case that bridges field and dress styles. Owners appreciate its vintage-inspired lug design and the satisfying heft that balances classic appeal. The large crown is a noted feature, adding a masculine touch to the refined design. One owner questions if the price aligns with the specifications. Overall, owners rate the MKII Hellion highly for its exceptional finishing and versatile, refined design at the price point.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hellion39mm
Sector II Pilot38mm
Power Reserve
Hellion
Sector II Pilot41h
Water Resistance
Hellion100m
Sector II Pilot100m
MSRP
Hellion$649
Sector II Pilot$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13.55mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Seiko NH36
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$550
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