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

At MSRP the Nodus Sector II Pilot is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,525 for the Squale Matic S — a $975 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Squale Matic S wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Sector II Pilot — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Squale Matic S is rated to 600m versus 100m for the Nodus Sector II Pilot.

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

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

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

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

Side by side

Nodus Sector II PilotvsSquale Matic S

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Nodus Sector II Pilot

MSRP $550

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Squale Matic S

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MSRP $1,525

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sector II Pilot38mm

Matic S39.5mm

Power Reserve

Sector II Pilot41h

Matic S38h

Water Resistance

Sector II Pilot100m

Matic S600m

MSRP

Sector II Pilot$550

Matic S$1,525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Box

—

AR Coating

Yes

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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

$1,525

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