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Nodus Obscura IIvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
11.7mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$980

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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