The Duality II features a massive domed sapphire crystal that envelops the bezel, and it’s available with your choice of a 60-minute dive bezel or a 12-hour bezel for a lazy GMT. The movement inside is a Miyota Cal. 9015 automatic that’s regulated by Nodus to +/- 8 seconds a day. The 40mm case is water resistant to 300m.
The Contrail GMT also uses a Miyota movement, that darling of the microbrand world, the Cal. 9075. It’s an automatic GMT with an independently adjustable hour hand and is also regulated by Nodus to +/- 8 spd. The case measures 40.5mm across and the watch is water resistant to 200m.
Both the Contrail GMT and Duality II are thin, with cases thinner than 12mm, both include bracelets featuring the Nodus Extension clasp and quick-release spring bars, and both feature blue-tinted anti-reflective coating on the undersides of their crystals. The blue AR coating is perhaps my favorite feature of Nodus watches, as it looks very premium and unique for this price point. (It reminds me of the coating used by IWC on its sapphire crystals.)
Speaking of the price point, the Contrail GMT Evergreen comes in at just $825, and the Duality II Drift Blue is even cheaper at $800. Both prices are the same as what you’ll pay for other colors of the same models.
NodusNodus Contrail GMT Evergreen
Specs
| Case Size | 40.5mm |
| Movement | Miyota Cal. 9075 automatic GMT |
| Water Resistance | 200m |