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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$299

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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