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Bremont MBIIvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$725

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

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