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Nodus Obscura IIvsBoldr Odyssey Freediver

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Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
Odyssey Freediver
BoldrOdyssey Freediver
MSRP $649
What people say

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Nodus Obscura II

The Nodus Obscura II is widely praised for its novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for film photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, and its iridescent dial that resembles mother of pearl. Owners also highlight the top-notch bracelet with micro-adjustment and the accessible $650 price point. Some find the bezel concept a bit gimmicky. The watch features a 38mm steel case, a TMI NH38 movement, 100m water resistance, and a box sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II highly for its creative complication and iridescent dial at an accessible price.

Boldr Odyssey Freediver

The Boldr Odyssey Freediver is praised for its bead-blasted steel case with polished bevels and a custom steel bracelet designed for wrist curvature. Reviewers note its strong legibility, applied details, and vintage-inspired date window on fresh dial colors. The 44mm case is surgical-grade steel with a brushed finish and angular lugs, water-resistant to 300 meters. It houses a Miyota 9075 movement with a jumping local hour function. On balance, reviewers highlight the Boldr Odyssey Freediver's thoughtful case finishing and functional movement with a local hour complication.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
Odyssey Freediver40mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
Odyssey Freediver40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
Odyssey Freediver300m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
Odyssey Freediver$649

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
202
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$649
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