![]() ![]() ![]() Nodus has made the most of this uncommon shape by pairing it with a voluptuous double domed sapphire crystal, creating an appealing interplay of angles and curves. I have always liked this feature and even listed it as one of my five Retro Watch Designs That Need To Make a Comeback. The Retrospect’s signature feature is its concave, “stadium” bezel, inspired by certain 1960’s vintage divers made by Breitling, Rado, and Gruen. The caseback is engraved with some basic information but its otherwise completely unadorned. The holes make strap swaps easier while also adding some sporting flair, reminding you that this handsome watch is also a fully capable tool a message underscored by its 7mm, signed, screw-down crown. Circular brushing its top surface complements the bright polish on the sides, bezel, crown, and even the space between the drilled, angular lugs. The stainless steel case is 40.5mm wide, 49mm long, and 12.5mm thick, offering a nice balance between classic proportions and modern wrist presence. Instead, they adopted some cherished retro design cues and updated them, creating a thoroughly contemporary watch. You might expect something called “Retrospect” to be a line-for-line homage, but Nodus did not take that approach. The folks at Nodus provided a pair of press loaners in Industrial Brown and Frost White for evaluation, (they also have a Slate Gray variant). Given my admiration for that model, I was anxious to get my hands on their next offering. That watch delivered a clean, meticulously balanced design and top-notch execution at an almost unbeatable price. Nodus Watches set a high bar when they released the Trieste last year.
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