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Nivada Grenchen DepthmastervsNodus Sector II Sport

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster

Owners widely report terrific build quality and a feel similar to the 1960s original, with some appreciating its reasonable lug-to-lug and better-than-expected appearance in person. The compact 39mm case is praised for its wearability, especially on smaller wrists, and offers impressive 1,000m water resistance. However, the Soprod P024 movement's 38-hour power reserve is a point of criticism, as is a bezel that can be difficult to grip and weak lume. Some owners find the watch wears on the smaller side, and the date complication is seen by one owner as detracting from the design. The "Pacman" variant is noted as polarizing, with one owner questioning their purchase, while the "Ghost Purple" variant's 30 and 45 numerals are described as having a rushed aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster highly for its faithful reissue, impressive water resistance, and comfortable wearability at a competitive price.

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.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depthmaster39mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Depthmaster38h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Depthmaster1,000m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Depthmaster$1,050
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
47mm
Water Resistance
1000m
100m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$525
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