Nodus Retrospect 2 Review

The Retrospect 2 for example. The proportions are incredible it measures in a 40.5mm 13.5mm thick, 49mm lug-to-lug and it has a 22mm lug width. The entire watch including the bracelet are constructed of 316L stainless steel . The case shape is pretty traditional, but those lugs have a real presence with the hard squared corners . Most of the case is polished except for the top portion of the lugs which have very subtle horizontal brushing, and of course they went the extra mile by having drilled lugs for easy strap changes. The screw down crown helps with the 200m water resistance and is located at the 3’clock and it features the Nodus logo. One of the vintage characteristics can be seen on the case as it does not feature crown guards this is a node to vintage diver watches like the Rolex submariner big crown reference 6538. The screw on case back is pretty sterile as it only features basic information about the watch. The glossy ceramic coined edged bezel is a 120 click unidirectional bezel that has an extremely positive click with minimum play and here’s another nod to the vintage world as the bezel is slopped very much like a Rado captain cool and it’s not something that’s very common in dive watches. The dial is protected by double dome sapphire crystal that has blue AR coating on the underside, this will ensure that the watch can be worm daily without having to worry about scratches. Now let’s move on to the star of the show, the dial! I choose to go with what Nodus call