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Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote

Owners and reviewers highlight the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote's compact 38mm titanium case with an olive green Cerakote finish and its lightweight 45g build. The watch features a tropical dial, a box sapphire crystal, and BGW9 lume. It is powered by a TMI NH38 movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and is regulated to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers appreciate the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote for its unique Cerakote finish and lightweight titanium construction at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote38mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote41h
Essentials Quartz
Water Resistance
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote$600
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11.7mm
8.3mm
Material
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
green
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium Grade X1
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Seiko 6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$265
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