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Nodus Sector II GMTvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II GMT38mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Sector II GMT41h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Sector II GMT100m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Sector II GMT$525
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41.7mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Jewels
24
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$595
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