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Nodus Sector II SportvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Sport38mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Sport41h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Sector II Sport100m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Sector II Sport$525
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$279

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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.

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.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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