Which is cheaper, the Nodus Obscura II or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

At MSRP the Nodus Obscura II is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,595 for the Wren Diver 38 Aqua — a $945 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Obscura II or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Wren Diver 38 Aqua is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Nodus Obscura II.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Obscura II or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Wren Diver 38 Aqua carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Nodus Obscura II.

What movement does the Nodus Obscura II run compared to the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Obscura II uses the TMI NH38 and the Wren Diver 38 Aqua uses the ETA 2892.

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Nodus Obscura IIvsWren Diver 38 Aqua

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

Wren Diver 38 Aqua

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MSRP $1,595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Obscura II38mm

Diver 38 Aqua38mm

Power Reserve

Obscura II41h

Diver 38 Aqua42h

Water Resistance

Obscura II100m

Diver 38 Aqua200m

MSRP

Obscura II$650

Diver 38 Aqua$1,595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Box

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Swiss Super-LumiNova BL10 Grade X1 Lume on hour markers, hands and bezel scale.

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

TMI NH38

ETA 2892

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$1,595

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