This is a simple chapter ring but the additional depth it provides is subtle yet effective.Īs would be expected with any Nodus release, the Sector’s lume is fantastic. The last, outer part of the dial is raised slightly above the middle section and is color-coordinated to match the hour hand color in this case, black. I found myself moving the watch closer to my eyes to read it. The printing is tiny, making it hard to check the date at a quick glance. While the date window at 4:30 is extremely well executed in terms of the color-matched date wheel and the circular cutout, I found the date itself difficult to read. It might have added even more depth to an already great dial layout. Part of me wonders what this dial might have looked like with applied markers at the 3, 6 and 9 positions.
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Combined with the tapered markers, they create a contemporary look that still feels like a traditional skin diver dial layout. I am a huge fan of the 3, 6, 9 configuration on the Sector Dive. Moving out from the center of the dial is where the numerals and markers are. On the Sector Field, this section will also include a 24-hour scale. This part of the dial contains the Nodus branding and water resistance rating (150m). The inner part of the dial is raised above the rest of the dial. There are a few main elements to the dial that break it up and add that depth. The sector dial on the watch adds a few dynamic elements that add a ton of depth to the dial despite it being entirely printed. The Nodus Sector is the named the Sector because of its dial. Not every dial color works with the same handset. Far too often brands will fit the same color handset to every dial color they offer. This helps keep the dial readable and is a nice touch from Nodus. Nodus has fitted each dial color with its own coordinating and contrasting handset. Regardless of which dial option you choose, the Sector will always be highly legible. If you have a larger wrist, the 47mm lug-to-lug will fill your wrist more. If your wrist is on the smaller side, the case diameter will slim down the watch to your wrist. When combined, those dimensions create a watch with a chameleon effect it adapts to almost any wrist size. Including the bezel, it is 39mm wide, 47mm lug-to-lug, and just under 13mm in height. The dimensions of the Sector are going to please most wearers. I daresay that it is the most comfortable Nodus. The curvature of the chunky lugs combined with the bracelet articulation and overall dimensions make this watch extremely comfortable on the wrist. In the Duality review, I discussed how great that case was, and it still is, but the Sector knocks it out of the park in terms of fit. I’ve worn every Nodus and while they have yet to make a watch I didn’t like on my wrist, the Sector is their best entry yet. Regardless of whether you choose a Sector Dive or Field, the watch is a great entry into Nodus if you haven’t ever handled a watch from the brand. The movement, case, crown, and bracelet are the same. Outside of those two elements, the watches are the same. The Sector Dive, which we will look at today, has a rotating dive bezel and a 3, 6, 9 dial layout.
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The Sector Field has a fixed stainless steel bezel and a full numeral dial. The differences come down to two things: the bezel and the dial layout. The Nodus Sector is a unique line of watches offered in 2 configurations with various colorways for each configuration.Ĭoming as either a field watch or dive watch, the Sector aims to please a broad range of audiences. Over the past few months they have released the Duality ( review here), updated the Retrospect with new colorways, and released the Sector series.
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I have heard Nodus watches described as “utilitarian chic,” and I think that moniker suits the Sport to a tee. Despite its largely brushed surfaces and no frills design, the Sector Sport does not exude the same “toolishness” of the other Sector members.
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