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Nodus Sector II GMTvsSeiko Captain Willard

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What people say

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Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Nodus Sector II GMT's case finishing is a notable strength. Reviewers found the lume to be less impressive than expected.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II GMT38mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
Sector II GMT41h
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
Sector II GMT100m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
Sector II GMT$525
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42.7mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.6mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
underside
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
LumiBrite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
41h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$1,300
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