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Nodus Sector II GMTvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its attractive, Grand Seiko-inspired case design and comfortable, lightweight wearability. Some owners highlight its value, noting an attractive grey market price around $170. Concerns have been raised regarding timekeeping accuracy, and one owner suggested the stock Hardlex crystal could be improved with sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at an affordable price.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II GMT38mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm
Power Reserve
Sector II GMT41h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Water Resistance
Sector II GMT100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Sector II GMT$525
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
29.8mm
Thickness
11.9mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH34 (GMT)
6N22
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$240
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