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Nodus Sector II Dive GMTvsVario Futurist

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Sector II Dive GMT
NodusSector II Dive GMT
MSRP $575
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Dive GMT38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Dive GMT41h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Sector II Dive GMT100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Sector II Dive GMT$575
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$648

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What people say

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Nodus Sector II Dive GMT

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT for its solid build, bracelet, and fit and finish for the price, with reviewers noting its well-executed finishing featuring alternating brushed and polished surfaces. The regulated Seiko NH34 movement is reported to run at +5 seconds per day. Some owners desire a Miyota 9075 movement and lume on the GMT hand, and a reviewer finds the 120-click dive bezel less ideal for GMT functions than a bi-directional 48-click GMT bezel, while the dial's dense Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some despite good legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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