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Nodus Sector II GMTvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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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 Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II GMT38mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Sector II GMT41h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Sector II GMT100m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Sector II GMT$525
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.7mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH34 (GMT)
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$325
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