Which is cheaper, the Nodus Sector II Sport or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the Nodus Sector II Sport is the cheaper of the two at $525, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $3,375 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Sector II Sport or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Sector II Sport — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Sector II Sport or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Nodus Sector II Sport is rated to 100m versus 30m for the LONGINES TUXEDO.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Sector II Sport or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO carries a 54-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Nodus Sector II Sport.

What movement does the Nodus Sector II Sport run compared to the LONGINES TUXEDO?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Sector II Sport uses the TMI NH38 (no-date) and the LONGINES TUXEDO uses the L895.5.

Side by side

Nodus Sector II SportvsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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

Nodus Sector II Sport

sector-sport-frost

MSRP $525

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sector II Sport38mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

Sector II Sport41h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

Sector II Sport100m

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

Sector II Sport$525

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Glossy

Ivory

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

TMI NH38 (no-date)

L895.5

Power Reserve

41h

54h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$525

$3,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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