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Nodus Obscura IIvsSpinnaker Croft

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Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
Croft150m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Elemental
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$219

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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