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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsVaer Atlas

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Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
11.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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