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Maen Manhattan 40vsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M3.1.1
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
$799
$725

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key 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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