NODUS
Los Angeles, USA · Est. 2017
Founded by Cullen Chen, Wesley Kwok
NODUS is a Hong Kong-based independent watch brand founded in 2018, focused on producing meticulously finished diver and field watches. The brand is known for excellent value, Swiss movements, and strong community engagement with the watch enthusiast community online.
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, USA
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Entry
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Sector — Sector-dial dive watch with bold geometry, 300m water resistance and a Swiss automatic movement, designed for everyday wearability. Nodus' collections page shows a SECTOR SERIES with multiple current variants, confirming the collection family and supporting the slug. Key references: current catalog listing.
- Contrail — Aviation-inspired GMT watch with a clean dial layout, offering dual-timezone functionality in a compact case. Nodus' current site explicitly lists Contrail GMT among its active watch offerings, supporting this as the collection slug. Key references: current catalog listing.
- Avalon — Versatile field watch with explorer-style proportions, luminous hands, and a hardened mineral crystal. Nodus currently surfaces its active catalog via the collections page, but this specific legacy or hidden collection slug is not directly confirmed from a dedicated Avalon page in the available official results.
Timeline
- 2017 — Cullen Chen and Wesley Kwok found NODUS in Los Angeles, focused on high-value dive and field watches assembled and regulated in California.
- 2019 — Launches the Sector series, quickly earning a loyal following among online watch enthusiasts.
- 2021 — Introduces the Contrail GMT, expanding beyond dive watches into aviation-inspired timepieces.
- 2025 — Releases the Contrail III aviation watch and updated Retrospect IV diver in new dial colours, continuing its streak of well-received, design-driven microbrands from Los Angeles.
Frequently Asked Questions about NODUS
- Where are NODUS watches made?
- Designed in Hong Kong/Singapore and assembled in Asia using Swiss or Miyota movements, with a focus on high finishing standards relative to price.
- What is NODUS known for?
- Exceptional value for money — well-finished dive and field watches that punch well above their price point, popular in online enthusiast communities.