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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Aquamarine
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
$650

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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 Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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