Which is cheaper, the Nodus Sector II Pilot or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Nodus Sector II Pilot is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,265 for the Squale 1521 — a $715 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Sector II Pilot or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Sector II Pilot — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Sector II Pilot or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 100m for the Nodus Sector II Pilot.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Sector II Pilot or the Squale 1521?

The Nodus Sector II Pilot carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 1521.

What movement does the Nodus Sector II Pilot run compared to the Squale 1521?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Sector II Pilot uses the Seiko NH36 and the Squale 1521 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Nodus Sector II PilotvsSquale 1521

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Nodus Sector II Pilot

MSRP $550

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sector II Pilot38mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

Sector II Pilot41h

152138h

Water Resistance

Sector II Pilot100m

1521500m

MSRP

Sector II Pilot$550

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Box

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH36

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$1,265

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