Nodus, based in Los Angeles, is back with the long awaited release of the Contrail II, an update to their popular all purpose tool watch. We?ve covered Nodus on Worn & Wound from the very beginning, and are always keen to check out new releases from the brand. While not a dramatic update, the new version of the Contrail features a handful of small, incremental updates that reflect the brand?s attention to detail and drive to constantly improve their product. Let?s take a look. 

The Contrail II is made in the mold of the classic sports watch, designed to be easily worn by anyone and largely forgotten about while on the wrist, but smile-inducing when you check the time. And, of course, built with a focus on reliability and toughness. It?s 39mm in diameter, and 47.5mm from lug to lug, but the key dimension here is the width, which measures 12.6mm and represents a small improvement over the original Contrail. The previous version wore easily at 13mm thick, so we?re expecting the new one to be even more enjoyable on the wrist when combined with other improvements, which include a slightly altered bezel assembly (the bezel now sits on ceramic ball bearings and has gently sloped sapphire or steel inserts), and an upgraded bracelet with a more robust clasp. 
Technically speaking, the watch presents a lot of value in its price point. Notable features include 200 meters of water resistance, a screw down crown, and a sapphire crystal. The Contrail II is powered ...