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Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra ThinvsNodus Obscura II

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Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MaenGrand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MSRP $1,519
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin34mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin40h
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin50m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin$1,519
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
34mm
38mm
Thickness
6.4mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
MNL.04
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,519
$650

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What people say

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Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin

Owners widely report the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin features a La Joux-Perret D101 manual-wind movement and a double-layer enamel dial. Some owners criticize the bracelet design and find the dial too small and lacking indices. One owner describes the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin as "hideous with a good movement." On balance, owners are divided on the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin, with some appreciating its movement and dial while others find its design unappealing.

Nodus Obscura II

The Nodus Obscura II is widely praised for its novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for film photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, and its iridescent dial that resembles mother of pearl. Owners also highlight the top-notch bracelet with micro-adjustment and the accessible $650 price point. Some find the bezel concept a bit gimmicky. The watch features a 38mm steel case, a TMI NH38 movement, 100m water resistance, and a box sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II highly for its creative complication and iridescent dial at an accessible price.

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