Which is cheaper, the Nodus Nomad or the Praesidus Arctic Field?

At MSRP the Praesidus Arctic Field is the cheaper of the two at $195, against $575 for the Nodus Nomad — a $380 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Nomad or the Praesidus Arctic Field?

The Nodus Nomad wears larger at 38mm versus 34mm for the Praesidus Arctic Field — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Nomad or the Praesidus Arctic Field?

The Nodus Nomad is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Praesidus Arctic Field.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Nomad or the Praesidus Arctic Field?

The Nodus Nomad carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Arctic Field.

What movement does the Nodus Nomad run compared to the Praesidus Arctic Field?

The Nodus Nomad runs a automatic caliber (TMI NH34 (GMT)), while the Praesidus Arctic Field runs a quartz (TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz).

Side by side

Nodus NomadvsPraesidus Arctic Field

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

Praesidus Arctic Field

P-34-AF-SLB-GYCK1

MSRP $195

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nomad38mm

Arctic Field34mm

Power Reserve

Nomad41h

Arctic Field40h

Water Resistance

Nomad100m

Arctic Field50m

MSRP

Nomad$575

Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Matte

Gray

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

TMI NH34 (GMT)

TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$195

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