![]() ![]() The main case is both brushed and polished but look closer to see that the aggressively knurled bezel edge is bead blasted. ![]() When you go 360 with the Avalon you will notice the 3 different case finishes used, and the attention to detail with all of them. Lume junkies rejoice, this is the real deal. The Avalon glows as well as any watch at the top of the lume mountain, and maybe more. If you are still not convinced as to why you would want that X1 lume, take a look below. With this being a dive watch that is meant to be used, I don’t think anyone will really be complaining about that. While some may prefer the use of a whiter lume compound, the Nodus Avalon uses X-1 C3 Superluminova, so it is somewhat of a trade-off. One thing that you will notice in my photos is the green color of the lume paint. Its dial looks matte white but does have a very subtle sheen which plays well off the diamond cut hands and applied markers. The dial is crisp and uncluttered, allowing for easy readability at a glance. The Avalon, a 300 Meter dive watch, has so much going for it, it is hard to know where to start. At first glance, it may seem similar to a Doxa or Eterna Super Kontiki case but when you look at the profile, you can see this watch has its own personality. If you have not watched the video yet, please do so, but if you like photos, make sure to look at all attached in this review, as you really need to look at all sides of the watch to see all it offers. The Trieste was a decent microbrand offering, the Avalon might be setting a new standard. Writing this today, it is amazing how far the brand has come. I had to go back and read my original review and while I did like the watch I had a few issues but was hopeful for the brand. It has been a while since I reviewed the Trieste from Nodus and I was not able to get my hands on their second or third models, though I do hope to get a Contrail in hand soon. #Nodus avalon fullWeight: 83g (watch head) | 192g (with full bracelet)ĭial: Matte finish with slight silver sheen | Polished silver indicesįull Kit: Nodus watch roll | Microfiber cleaning cloth | Warranty and regulation cards Luminescence: Swiss Super-LumiNova® C3 Grade X1īracelet: Solid H-links | Flip-lock button release clasp with six micro-adjustments Movement: Miyota 9039 automatic movement | Made in Japan | Regulated in four positionsĬrystal: Double-domed sapphire crystal | Blue anti-reflective coating on the undersideīezel: Matte ceramic bezel insert (fully lumed) OR stainless steel bezel insert The cases are fully-CNC machined (a higher cost manufacturing process I am told) with ceramic bezel options, a Miyota 9039 movement regulated in 4 positions and available in 5 different colors.Ĭase: 316L surgical-grade stainless steelĭimensions: 42mm bezel width | 43.5mm case width | 12.9mm thickness | 48mm lug-to-lug | 20mm lug width | 6.5mm crown diameter ![]() Not only is it now a reality, but it is a great accomplishment for the brand. The young owners, Wes and Cullen, are not guys to give up though and pushed forward to make the Avalon a reality. I have been looking forward to this model for almost two years now, as this was meant to be the second watch in the Nodus stable, but a few setbacks kept that from happening. It does not store any personal data.The Nodus Avalon is the fourth watch to be produced from the Los Angeles based brand and while they openly admit that production is outsourced assembly and QC is done in-house. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". ![]() The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ![]()
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