Nodus Sector Field (Titanium / Matte Olive Ceramic Coated)
Field Watch (Military / Utility) · Nodus Watches (Independent American Microbrand based in Los Angeles, California).
Period: Modern Utility / Neo-Vintage Tactical Field Watch
Type
Field Watch (Military / Utility)
Brand
Nodus Watches (Independent American Microbrand based in Los Angeles, California).
Movement
Automatic, Caliber Seiko TMI NH38 (no-date movement, 21,600 vph, ~41-hour power reserve, 24 jewels, regulated in-house by Nodus).
Dimensions
38mm case diameter, 12.5mm thickness, 47mm lug-to-lug distance, 20mm lug width.
Description
The Nodus Sector Field Titanium in Matte Olive is a modern, tactical interpretation of classic military field watches. Built using lightweight titanium with an ultra-durable ceramic coating, the timepiece offers excellent ergonomics and wrist comfort. Its sector dial layout brings modern structure and depth to traditional military 24-hour utility design.
Key Features
Lightweight titanium construction with matte olive ceramic finish, true no-date NH38 movement eliminating 'ghost' crown positions, distinct sector dial geometry, hand-regulated movement for enhanced accuracy, high-contrast syringe hands.
Dial Description
Matte dark olive green sector dial featuring an inner ring with 13-24 hour military scale, raised Arabic numeral hour markers painted with vintage-toned Super-LumiNova, syringe-style hand-set, crosshair central grid design, and 'NODUS SECTOR' / 'TITANIUM' text branding.
Case Material
Titanium case with a durable matte olive ceramic/DLC protective coating and bead-blasted texture.
Crystal Type
Flat sapphire crystal with interior anti-reflective coating.
Bezel Details
Fixed smooth bezel integrated into the matte olive ceramic-coated titanium case.
Crown & Pushers
Grip-textured knurled screw-down crown located at 3 o'clock, steel or natural titanium finish, featuring Nodus logo branding.
Bracelet or Strap
Olive green military-style textured fabric/canvas strap with reinforced stitching and matching matte dark hardware.
Caseback Details
Screw-down solid titanium caseback featuring laser-engraved Nodus branding, model specifications, and serial information.
Movement Type
Automatic, Caliber Seiko TMI NH38 (no-date movement, 21,600 vph, ~41-hour power reserve, 24 jewels, regulated in-house by Nodus).
Water Resistance
150 meters (15 ATM / 500 feet), featuring a screw-down crown and caseback suitable for swimming, water sports, and field operations.
Origin & Provenance
Designed, assembled, and regulated in Los Angeles, USA, using Japanese movement components and premium global case components.
Age Estimate
Modern production (circa 2021-2023).
Cultural Significance
Represents the modern wave of enthusiast-driven American microbrands modernizing vintage military tool watch standards with contemporary materials like lightweight titanium and advanced coatings.
Condition Notes
Mint/Excellent condition; crisp dial printing, clear crystal without AR scratches, uniform coating on case with no visible wear or chips.
Value Estimate
$400 - $550 USD on secondary market depending on condition and complete box/papers packaging.
Care & Maintenance
Clean strap and case with mild damp microfiber cloth; ensure crown is fully screwed down before exposure to water; service movement every 4-6 years.
Similar Watches
Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto, Unimatic U2 Classic, Baltic Hermétique Tourer, Seiko 5 Sports Field Stealth.
Interesting Facts
Nodus regulates all of their watches in four positions in-house at their Los Angeles workshop prior to shipment, achieving accuracy tolerances well beyond standard factory specifications for the NH series calibers.