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Audaz Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050vsNodus Obscura II

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Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050
AudazAudaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050
MSRP $375
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
What people say

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Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050

Owners praise the Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 for its value and Submariner-like aesthetic at a lower price point. One owner finds the 42mm 316L stainless steel case a bit large for smaller wrists. The Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 features a sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, blue Swiss Super Luminova, 200m water resistance, and the NH35A automatic movement. Overall, owners rate the Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 highly for its impressive aesthetic and build quality relative to its price.

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.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-205042mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050200m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050$375
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH35
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$650
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