Thick printed numbers and a raised 24-hour disc with sandwiched cutouts give this dial lots of depth. Nodus had to have this made just for them.
This shot is at less than 10°, and you can still tell that it’s about 1:02! As far as I know, this type of crystal has not been done before. But what’s underneath is a domed side, not visible and in aid of legibility at basically any angle. Look at the crystal-flat sapphire with a beveled edge. Finally, and amongst my criticisms of the watch, the drilled lug holes are placed so close to the polished chamfer that they seem like an afterthought. Third, the lugs seem to get thicker/deeper as they reach their blocky terminus, something I’ve not seen before but to me conveys ruggedness and durability (I don’t know why). Then, the curved shape does indeed help it wear very comfortably. Obviously, the big crown, which is no problem to operate. The CaseĪ few things stand out when viewing the Sector case profile. What stands out at a glance is the sharp edges and the contrasting blasted/satin and polished finishing, as well as the double radial gradient dial with a raised central disc. But what stands out? Here’s the good and the not so good.įirst impressions, unsurprisingly, are good of the Nodus Sector Field, here in Sequoia green. The Sector Field is no exception to Nodus’ high standards. As we’ve come to expect, Nodus gave us a few new things and did well the things we’re familiar with. Originally released as a diver, the family has expanded to include the Field, the Pilot, and the Sport. Their latest model line–though it may not be by the time you read this–is the Sector. (Nodus is known as much for their quality as they are for how prolific they are). Since our last review in 2019, the brand has released two brand new models and two revamps of prior models for a total of 6 model lines in 3 years. We’ve reviewed three of their watches on the site: the debut Trieste, the Retrospect, and the Avalon. It’s also not unfair to say that they produce some of the highest-quality, best value timepieces in the microbrand space–and perhaps beyond. It’s not unfair to say they are one of the watch world’s microbrand darlings.
Think of it as a photo review, if you’d like. There will still be a bit of the normal stuff, but the presentation and focus will be shifted. I’ll wrap up with my impressions of the watch as a whole (since I won’t spend much time on specs, a table at the end of the review will tell you everything you need to know). Here, after a brief introduction, I’ll be focusing on the highs and lows of the watch with photos and photo commentary. Typically my reviews blend in an unending stream of paragraphs describing the watch, citing the specs, and opining on its merits (or demerits).