![]() Oh, and when I say there’s zero play with the bezel, there is ZERO PLAY. The bezel action is great, with just the right amount of resistance and a satisfying ‘click’ with each turn. The Dramatic Undercut Of The Avalon II CaseĮverything about the bezel is exactly what I look for in a proper dive watch. The result with all these traits at play, is a case that looks leaner and sleeker, despite the 43.3mm (according to the digital calipers) case width. The bottom half of the case dramatically angles inwards towards the caseback and has a smooth pebble-like brushed finish. The case is edged beneath and once again, polished, which including the polished facet above, adds a sharpness and style to a watch that can pull serious dive duty if need be. At eye level, that same exact polished facet narrows toward the center of the case and widens towards the lugs. The polished side angling down from the top of the case flares slightly away. One look at its side profile puts the dynamic case on display. Like the Doxa, the Avalon II is also formed into a cushion style case, but this isn’t your ordinary cushion case design. For reference and to get a better idea of the Avalon II’s weight, a Doxa Sub 300 on its bracelet and sized to the same wrist size, comes in at a lighter 150.3g. With the Avalon II on its steel bracelet, sized to my 6.25” wrist, the diver weighs in at 161.6g. Having the Avalon II in hand, you notice an immediate heft to it, and that’s a good thing. The Nodus Feeling Good In Hand And On Wrist ![]() Well, now we finally get the chance as I go ‘Hands On’ with the Nodus Avalon II. When we introduced the Avalon II, I highlighted the case design and finishing, the bezel and their proprietary NodeX clasp, all of which I wanted to, and I hate to say this, but I will anyway, see in the metal. Nodus offers a range of watches that include their Sector Series, the Contrail and the Duality, but what remains as their flagship product is their Avalon diver. ![]() And the watch we’re talking about was Nodus’ new and improved Avalon II diver. The Nodus Avalon II In Pelagic Blueīack in March, Nodus was one of the several brands that got the jump on offering a selection of watches that had the staying power to keep on wrist for the whole Summer season, and then some. We’ve been spoiled for choices this year when it comes to adding a watch that fits the relaxed vibe of summertime – a point during the year where our preferences may loosen up, often leading to a watch that wears slightly bigger, or less traditional in the dial color department. I mean we still have 17 days to “officially” say it’s the end of the season after all, much to the chagrin of Zach Kazan. ![]() We’re only several days removed from closing the door on the ‘Sunday of Summer,’ but that doesn’t mean we have to stow away our big divers and bright dialed watches just yet. During this time of year, beaches start to get less crowded, airports quiet down, and days slowly but surely get shorter with each passing day. ![]()
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