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Nodus Obscura IIvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
Fearless100m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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