Stone dial watches have seen a major increase in interest across the past 12 months making the Nodus Sector II Sport Tiger’s Eye a very timely watch. The limited edition of 15 pieces will be available exclusively at Hands On Horology, London’s new watch exhibition and showcase, taking place on June 14th. There are still tickets available so make sure to secure yours here.
Much as its name suggests, the Sector II Sport Tiger’s Eye takes the versatile Sector II Sport, with its slim 38mm diameter x 11.7mm thickness steel case, and presents it with a semi-precious stone dial. Tiger’s Eye has long captivated watch collectors thanks to its warm tone and shifting striations. Here, the stone offers a gorgeous backdrop to the oversize lumed hour markers that ensure great legibility in all lighting conditions.
Building on the warm, earthy tones of the stone, the Sector II Sport’s bezel and crown have been produced in CuAl8 bronze. Bronze is a fascinating watchmaking material because it naturally patinas over time, meaning each watch will eventually become unique to the wearer. It thematically links with the individuality and unique patterns of each Tiger’s Eye dial as no two are identical. The bronze offers another way in which that individuality is expressed.
Below the new dial of the Sector II Sport Tiger’s Eye Hands On Horology Edition is the TMI NH38 automatic movement by Seiko. It’s a stalwart of the accessible watch arena and a trusted work horse. It features a 41-hour power reserve and normally an accuracy of +20/-40 seconds per day, which is its greatest weakness. However, Nodus have regulated every movement themselves to achieve a significantly improved +/-10 seconds per day.
Plus, the Nodus Sector II Sport Tiger’s Eye Hands On Horology Edition brings stone dials to a new level of accessibility with a price of just $525 (approx. £392). It’s also a limited edition of 15 pieces and is exclusively available at Hands On Horology on June 14th, making it very exclusive indeed.
Price and Specs:
Model:
Nodus
Sector II Sport Tiger’s Eye Hands On Horology Edition
Case:
38mm
width x 11.7mm thickness, stainless steel, screw-down crown (CuAl8 Bronze on Sector II Tone), flat-top sapphire crystal with domed underside, blue anti-reflective coating on underside, fixed CuAl8 bronze bezel
Dial:
Tiger’s
Eye with Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Water resistance:
100m
(10 bar)
Movement:
TMI
calibre NH38, automatic
Frequency:
21,600
vph (3 Hz)
Power reserve:
41h
Functions:
Hours,
minutes, seconds
Strap:
Quick-release
oyster-style stainless steel bracelet, proprietary NodeX™ clasp
Price:
$525
(approx. £391), limited to 15 pieces, exclusively available at Hands On Horology
More details at Nodus.
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