Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Nodus Obscura II - DLC?

At MSRP the Nodus Obscura II - DLC is the cheaper of the two at $725, against $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $524 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Nodus Obscura II - DLC?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Obscura II - DLC — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Nodus Obscura II - DLC?

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Nodus Obscura II - DLC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic or the Nodus Obscura II - DLC?

The Nodus Obscura II - DLC carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Pilomatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Pilomatic run compared to the Nodus Obscura II - DLC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Pilomatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Nodus Obscura II - DLC uses the TMI NH38.

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Astor + Banks PilomaticvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

pilomatic-b2

MSRP $1,249

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

obscura-dlc

MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Obscura II - DLC38mm

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Obscura II - DLC41h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Obscura II - DLC100m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

TMI NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$725

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