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Nodus Sector II Dive GMTvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Sector II Dive GMT
NodusSector II Dive GMT
MSRP $575
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Dive GMT38mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Dive GMT41h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Sector II Dive GMT100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Sector II Dive GMT$575
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
SS - Frost
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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