Which is cheaper, the Nodus Nomad or the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph?

At MSRP the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $279, against $575 for the Nodus Nomad — a $296 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Nomad or the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph?

The Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Nomad or the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph?

The Nodus Nomad carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph.

What movement does the Nodus Nomad run compared to the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph?

The Nodus Nomad runs a automatic caliber (TMI NH34 (GMT)), while the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph runs a quartz.

Side by side

Nodus NomadvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

rs1-rally-chronograph-panda-40mm

MSRP $279

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nomad38mm

RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Nomad41h

RS1 Rally Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Nomad100m

RS1 Rally Chronograph100m

MSRP

Nomad$575

RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Matte

Cream

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

TMI NH34 (GMT)

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$279

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