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Astor + Banks ChronovsNodus Obscura II

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
TMI NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$650

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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.

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