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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11.7mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$239

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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 Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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