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Nodus Obscura IIvsZelos Eagle 2

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Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$899

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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