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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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