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Nodus Sector II SportvsSeiko Alpinist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Sport38mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Sport41h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Sector II Sport100m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Sector II Sport$525
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38 (no-date)
6R35
Power Reserve
41h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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