Which is cheaper, the Nodus Nomad or the Orient Star Layered Skeleton?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $615 for the Orient Star Layered Skeleton — a $40 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Nomad or the Orient Star Layered Skeleton?

The Orient Star Layered Skeleton wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Nomad or the Orient Star Layered Skeleton?

The Orient Star Layered Skeleton carries a 50-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Nodus Nomad.

What movement does the Nodus Nomad run compared to the Orient Star Layered Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Nomad uses the Seiko NH34 and the Orient Star Layered Skeleton uses the Orient F6F44.

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Nodus NomadvsOrient Star Layered Skeleton

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Nodus Nomad

MSRP $575

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Orient Star Layered Skeleton

RE-AV0B01S

MSRP $615

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nomad38mm

Layered Skeleton41mm

Power Reserve

Nomad41h

Layered Skeleton50h

Water Resistance

Nomad100m

Layered Skeleton100m

MSRP

Nomad$575

Layered Skeleton$615

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

—

Dial Color

Matte

White

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34

Orient F6F44

Power Reserve

41h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$615

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