Which is cheaper, the Nodus Sector II Sport or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

At MSRP the Nodus Sector II Sport is the cheaper of the two at $525, against $3,550 for the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME — a $3,025 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Sector II Sport or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Sector II Sport — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Sector II Sport or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME carries a 72-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 SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Sector II Sport uses the TMI NH38 (no-date) and the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME uses the L844.4.

Side by side

Nodus Sector II SportvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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 SPIRIT ZULU TIME

L3.812.4.50.6

MSRP $3,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sector II Sport38mm

SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm

Power Reserve

Sector II Sport41h

SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h

Water Resistance

Sector II Sport100m

SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m

MSRP

Sector II Sport$525

SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

—

AR Coating

Yes

Both sides

Dial Color

Glossy

Black

Indices

Applied

Applied Arabic numerals

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

TMI NH38 (no-date)

L844.4

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$525

$3,550

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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 SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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