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Second Hour Giant StridevsNodus Sector II Field Titanium

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What people say

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Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

Nodus Sector II Field Titanium

The Nodus Sector II Field Titanium is lauded for its comfortable, thinner 38mm titanium case with a matte, media-blasted finish and scratch-resistant coating, a standout layered dial design, and a comfortable TecTuff rubber strap. Reviewers note its tough, affordable tool watch nature, featuring olive green Ceracote on the titanium case and a tropical dial with Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. The TMI NH38 movement provides a 41-hour power reserve, and accuracy is regulated to +/-10 seconds per day. The all-matte finishing lacks the visual refinement of polished elements found on other Nodus models. Overall, reviewers praise the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium for its durable construction and distinctive design at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

Grade 2 titanium construction delivers lightweight durability with scratch resistance at an accessible price point for a premium material. The 38mm sandwich dial with BGW9 lume and no-date design balances minimalist aesthetics with practical field-watch functionality.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Giant Stride42mm
Sector II Field Titanium38mm
Power Reserve
Giant Stride
Sector II Field Titanium41h
Water Resistance
Giant Stride200m
Sector II Field Titanium100m
MSRP
Giant Stride$505
Sector II Field Titanium$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$505
$550
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