![]() ![]() The clasp is something worth mentioning in particular. The H-link bracelet was well machined and very comfortable, tapering from 20mm at the lugs to 18mm at the clasp. In terms of finishing, the polished surfaces are smooth, and the transitions between brushing and polishing are smooth with zero finish bleed that I could see. ![]() That’s another large watch that wears smaller than its specs might suggest. When viewed from the lugs, the side profile of the case reminds me of the Doxa Sub 300T. On the top side, another bevel, albeit slimmer, traverses the shoulder of the case. There’s a wide bevel along the underside of the case edge that brings in the feel on the wrist. From my experience, the Avalon II “looks” like it’s more in the ~42mm range. Visual impact is a complicated beast, determined by a number of variables and measurements. I’m a firm believer in that case diameter alone does not define how a watch actually presents on the wrist. ![]() First of all, the 48mm lug-to-lug instantly negates some of that size. That said, Nodus employs a few subtle touches that mean this doesn’t exactly feel like a 43.5mm behemoth on the wrist. Nodus avalon professional#However, a larger size is not a bad thing for a watch that has aspirations to be a professional dive instrument. That’s slightly larger than the average dive watch in the microbrand scene these days. So, does the Avalon II go the distance and live up to my lofty expectations? ![]() Until now, though, I’d never actually seen one of its watches in hand. Comments usually focused on its quality watches, good value for money, and excellent customer service. Back in the days when I used to use Facebook, I was a part of many different microbrand-focused groups, and enthusiasm for Nodus always ran high. I’d followed Nodus for a while, even before I started writing for Fratello. Any brand that makes it this far is doing something right, and that counts for a lot in this sector of the industry. Five years is pretty good going for a microbrand. Nodus is a brand that’s been kicking around the microbrand scene since 2017. So, when US-based microbrand Nodus first got in touch about its upcoming Avalon II dive watch, I was intrigued and obviously keen to see more. As such, I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for dive watches. I wanted something that would survive my somewhat lackadaisical lifestyle. I chose it because I liked the chunky and indestructible look, as I wasn’t the most careful with my belongings at that point in my life. While I had technically qualified as a diver at that point, I never chose it to be a diving companion. Nodus believes their watches are built for the important things in life and have crafted their timepieces to last through the decades.īuilt in-house in Los-Angeles, Nodus ensures their watches not only meet their own high standards but surpass the wearer’s expectations as well.My very first watch was a dive watch - a Breitling Superocean, to be exact. The company was founded in 2017 by two watch enthusiast, with an ethos that put function-first design to the forefront. Nodus is Latin for Node, an intersection of paths that blend the classic with the contemporary. Highly durable stainless-steel construction and sapphire crystal provides 100 metres of water resistance.Legibility in any lighting is guaranteed thanks to the impressive Swiss Super-LumiNova T-C1 X1 applied to the hands and markers.With an unusual crosshatched "Tapisserie" dial pattern, Avalon offers a contemporary twist on a dive watch.Nodus have taken the time to regulate this 24-jewel Japanese calibre to be accurate to and impressive +/- 8 seconds per day. The Avalon uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement. The bracelet also features quick-release spring bars for fast strap changes. This clasp offers on the fly micro-adjustment at the push of a button, and enables to wear to achieve the perfect fit with no fuss. The Avalon also marks the debut of the Nodus NodeX clasp on the bracelet. The 120-click unidirectional bezel features a glossy ceramic insert that's fully lumed for use in the dark, and the watch uses a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on its underside. With a screw down crown and case back, the steel case has an impressive 300m water resistance that will be plenty for anyone looking to take their watch swimming or diving. The 43.5mm cushion case is very reminiscent of Seiko's iconic dive watches, whilst still having an identity all its own. The Nodus Avalon is now in its second iteration, and it's better than ever. ![]()
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