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Nodus Obscura IIvsPhoibos Eagle Ray

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Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
Eagle Ray
PhoibosEagle Ray
MSRP $360
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.

Phoibos Eagle Ray

The Phoibos Eagle Ray is praised for its solid build quality and affordable GMT functionality. Owners appreciate its sawtooth bezel and crown, finding it a great value for its price and features. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray highly for its functional GMT complication and robust construction at an accessible price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
Eagle Ray41mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
Eagle Ray40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
Eagle Ray200m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
Eagle Ray$360

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
SII NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$360
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