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Nodus Sector II SportvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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

Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525
Telemeter 1938
TissotTelemeter 1938
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Sport38mm
Telemeter 193842mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Sport41h
Telemeter 193868h
Water Resistance
Sector II Sport100m
Telemeter 193830m
MSRP
Sector II Sport$525
Telemeter 1938$2,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Glossy
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Valjoux A05.231
Power Reserve
41h
68h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$2,400

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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.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

The Tissot Telemeter 1938 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, handsome dial finishing, and value as a mechanical chronograph. Owners and reviewers highlight its balanced dial, the "old-looking" vintage logo, and the attractive two-tone dial variations. The Valjoux A05.231 movement is noted for its 68-hour power reserve, though one owner describes its feel as "alive" and "like its engine." The double-sided anti-reflective coating and the way sunlight interacts with the hands are also appreciated. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for a retro-inspired watch, with many wishing for a smaller option, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp, though slightly stiff, and one reviewer found the Tissot branding on the dial and crown excessive.

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