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Nodus Sector II Field Titanium CerakotevsZelos Helmsman 3

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Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote
NodusSector II Field Titanium Cerakote
MSRP $600
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote38mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote41h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote$600
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
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® Old Radium Grade X1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$529

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What people say

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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.

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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