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Fortis Stratoliner S-41vsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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Stratoliner S-41
FortisStratoliner S-41
MSRP $5,450
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratoliner S-4141mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Stratoliner S-4160h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Stratoliner S-41200m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
Stratoliner S-41$5,450
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
36
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$725

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What people say

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Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Owners widely praise the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 for its purpose-built design and outstanding details, particularly its space blue lume and bright orange date on the dial. Reviewers note the WERK 17 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve. However, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's 41mm case thickness and lug-to-lug distance lead some to perceive it as wearing large, and the dial's small text and flat design are flagged as potential drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's unique design and innovative movement as its primary strengths.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

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