Off the Cuff: Nodus Retrospect III

The Retrospect III is not exactly an overhaul of the original. After all, why fix it, if it ain’t broke. So, let’s call it “tweaked” and move on. The trademark 120-click, unidirectional, inward-sloping bezel is still there. But instead of a ceramic or a metal insert, Nodus have opted for matte black DLC. The 316L stainless steel case is still 42mm in diameter and 48mm lug to lug (the same as the second iteration, but larger than the first); however, the timepiece has lost almost a full millimeter in thickness (a millimeter and half off the original), now measuring in at 13mm. Continue reading Off the Cuff: Nodus Retrospect III

Off the Cuff: Nodus Sector Dive

This past month, Nodus began shipping its second incarnation of the popular Sector Dive Watch. The Sector Dive is part of an original series that included a Field version, as well, but has now expanded to comprise both a Pilot and a Sport within the range. Fans of the brand will recognize a number of similarities between the original Sector Dive and this most recent manifestation. However, much is also new. Continue reading Off the Cuff: Nodus Sector Dive