SYSTEMS
Nodus Extension Module (NEM)
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Most quick-adjust systems make a simple task complicated — levers, buttons, and unlocking mechanisms that add friction to something that should feel effortless.
NEM uses two hands to achieve one intuitive motion: one pushes down, the other slides the bracelet in or out.
Consisting of just five components, the NEM eliminates unnecessary complexity — making it modular, rapid to deploy into bespoke clasp enclosures, and easy to service or replace.
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Current list of official partners utilizing NEM:
Astor + Banks
Direnzo
Farer
Mk II Watches
Raven Watches
Sangin Instruments
Vaer Watches
VERO Watches
Penta-Seal Crown System
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Our engineering goal for this crown and tube architecture was pure redundancy, separating the static and dynamic defense lines into five distinct points of sealing. Rather than relying on a single fail-point, the Penta-Seal system utilizes a five-gasket matrix across the entire assembly:
Internal Stem Protection: Two progressive inner O-rings ride directly against the winding stem inside the case tube. This maintains constant compression, keeping the movement sealed against moisture and dust even when the crown is fully unscrewed for time-setting.
External Tube Defenses: The outer diameter of the tube uses two specialized gaskets. A prominent, visible external O-ring seals against the inside of the crown skirt as it threads down. Hidden just behind it, a subterranean static gasket sits in a dedicated recess, compressing tightly against the case to permanently block water from migrating through the case-to-tube threads.
Crown Cap Seal: The final barrier is a flat compression gasket seated deep inside the crown itself, which locks down flat against the top rim of the tube when fully screwed down.
By splitting the workload across two inner dynamic seals, two outer tube seals, and a crown gasket, we've built a highly redundant, double-fault-tolerant barrier that moves well past standard dive watch tolerances.
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Suspended-Detent Bezel System
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Common bezel mechanisms are optimized for ease of assembly and bezel alignment, but face two recurring challenges: debris accumulation and component breakage.
Our Suspended Detent Bezel System addresses both at the source. Three spring-loaded components sit beneath the bezel — a unidirectional (or bidirectional) locking tooth and two suspension pads — each pushing upward against the bezel surface. This upward force means debris is expelled naturally with each rotation rather than trapped within the mechanism.
The system is also significantly easier to service than conventional designs — though in practice, it rarely needs it.
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COATINGS
Cerakote®
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Cerakote is a polymer-ceramic coating originally developed for aerospace and defense applications, now trusted across industries from automotive to cycling to medical devices.
It forms a mechanical bond with the substrate — physically interlocking with the surface at a microscopic level — creating a protective layer that outperforms conventional coatings in abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance, and chemical resistance, while unlocking capabilities no other coating can offer: an extensive color range and NIR compliance for near-infrared signature management under night vision.
The application process is unforgiving — abrasive blasting, precise surface degreasing, exact masking, controlled spray application, and oven curing, all within the tight dimensional tolerances of a watch case. It has taken years of research and testing to get it right — knowledge we've since shared across our industry.
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Diamond-Like-Carbon
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Our approach to Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating is focused entirely on enhancing scratch resistance and surface longevity without compromising the crisp edges of our case geometry. By bonding a specialized carbon matrix to the stainless steel substrate, we alter the physical properties of the watch's exterior:
Amorphous Carbon Structure: The coating utilizes a highly specialized mix of diamond bonds and graphite bonds. This specific lattice structures the coating to mimic the hardness of natural diamond while maintaining enough elasticity to prevent chipping under impact.
Surface Hardness and Wear: The application drastically increases the surface hardness of the underlying steel, mitigating everyday abrasions, scuffs, and desk-diving marks.
Low Coefficient of Friction: Beyond scratch resistance, the slick atomic properties of the DLC layer reduce physical friction on high-contact areas, protecting the interlocking surfaces and threaded components from premature wear.
Visual Profile: Because the coating is applied via precise physical vapor deposition (PVD), the layer is molecularly thin. This ensures that blasted, brushed, or polished transitions remain sharp and true to the original design intent, rather than looking rounded or heavily painted.
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MATERIALS
TecTuff®
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TecTuff was originally engineered for industrial work boots and high-performance footwear — a water-based polyurethane formula that cross-links at a molecular level, forming a finish that is abrasion, scuff, oil, and stain resistant, fully waterproof, and tested to outlast conventional strap materials by a significant margin.
Where nylon degrades and frays under prolonged exposure to UV and abrasion, and silicone attracts dust and lint, loses elasticity over time, and is prone to cracking under hard use, TecTuff maintains its structural integrity and surface finish under the same conditions.
Used in our straps, it delivers the flexibility and wearability expected of a daily wear strap, built to a performance standard borrowed from some of the most demanding applications in industry. The water-based, PFC-free chemistry means it does so without compromising on environmental responsibility.
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Swiss Super-LumiNova®
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Our luminous specifications focus on legibility and sustained low-light performance by utilizing premium, non-radioactive Swiss Super-LumiNova® photoluminescent pigments. The application process is calibrated to maximize brightness retention over extended periods.
Rather than a single pass, the compound is applied in multiple layers on the dials and hands. Increasing the volumetric density of the pigment allows for a larger reservoir of stored energy, translating to a brighter initial flash and a longer, more usable glow curve throughout the night.
MOVEMENTS
TMI NH Series Automatic
The NH Series movements are a staple in our collection due to their superior durability and respectable accuracy. These movements excel in shock protection and anti-magnetism and are well-suited for sport and tool watches.
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ORIGIN: Japan
JEWELS: 24
POWER RESERVE: 41 hours
ANTIMAGNETIC: ≧ 4800 A / m
ACCURACY: +/- 10 seconds per day (regulated by Nodus)
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We have used the NH series movement in thousands of our watches since 2017 and have observed a <1% failure rate.
Once you get used to how the regulator bar functions, these movements are not difficult to regulate for increased accuracy.
Miyota 9000 Series Premium Automatic
The Miyota 9000 movements are the most accurate and reliable movements we use in our collection. Its thin dimensions allow for thinner-construction watches, and its higher beat rate makes for a fine and premium movement choice.
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ORIGIN: Japan
JEWELS: 24
POWER RESERVE: 42 hours
ACCURACY: +/- 8 seconds per day (regulated by Nodus)
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We have used the Miyota 9000 Series movement in thousands of our watches since 2018 and have observed a <1% failure rate.
We have also observed consistently great accuracy, with many of our customers claiming COSC accuracy standards with this movement after we fine-tune the movement through our regulation process.
The only downsides we have observed with this movement are loud rotor noise and inferior anti-magnetic properties.
Manufacture La-Joux Perret G100 Series Automatic
The LJP G100 is a Swiss Made movement that is becoming increasingly popular with independent watch brands. Although the movement is a drop-in replacement for the ETA 2824 / SW200-1, it is essentially a Swiss version of the Miyota 9000 series movement, which means it is extremely accurate and reliable, but has added premium features like a 68-hour power reserve and a fine-tune regulator screw. We are currently using this movement on the Canyon.
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ORIGIN: Switzerland
JEWELS: 24
POWER RESERVE: 68 hours
ACCURACY: +/- 6 seconds per day (regulated by Nodus)
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We are looking forward to testing the LJP G100 movement in our watches and observing its long-term performance. With its superior accuracy, 68-hour power reserve, and fine-tune regulator screw, we believe this is an upgrade worth the cost over the Miyota 9000 series movements.