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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
What people say

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
48mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$725
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