Which is cheaper, the Nodus Obscura II or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 40mm is the cheaper of the two at $228, against $650 for the Nodus Obscura II — a $422 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Obscura II or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Sheffield 1A 40mm wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Obscura II — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Obscura II or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Sheffield 1A 40mm is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Nodus Obscura II.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Obscura II or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Nodus Obscura II carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Sheffield 1A 40mm.

What movement does the Nodus Obscura II run compared to the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Obscura II uses the TMI NH38 and the Sheffield 1A 40mm uses the Seiko NH35.

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Nodus Obscura IIvsSheffield 1A 40mm

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Nodus Obscura II

obscura

MSRP $650

Sheffield 1A 40mm

allsport-1-auto

MSRP $228

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Obscura II38mm

1A 40mm40mm

Power Reserve

Obscura II41h

1A 40mm40h

Water Resistance

Obscura II100m

1A 40mm200m

MSRP

Obscura II$650

1A 40mm$228

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Box

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

TMI NH38

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$228

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