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Nodus Sector II SportvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Sport38mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Sport41h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Sector II Sport100m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Sector II Sport$525
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Glossy
Green
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38 (no-date)
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$350

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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