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Nodus Obscura IIvsWolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic

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Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
Pan4Timer Automatic
WolbrookPan4Timer Automatic
MSRP $510

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
Pan4Timer Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
Pan4Timer Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
Pan4Timer Automatic150m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
Pan4Timer Automatic$510

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Camel Rally Leather Strap
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$510

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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.

Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic

Owners praise the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic for its innovative four-timezone complication and value around $500 with a Miyota movement assembled in France. However, some find the design busy, sacrificing legibility for its unique function, and note unusual or politically sensitive city selections on the timezone disks. On balance, owners value the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic for its unique complication and assembly location, though legibility and city choices are points of contention.

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