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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsNodus Obscura II

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
What people say

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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) is praised for its shirt-cuff-sleek 11.06mm thin case and a bespoke five-link bracelet with a butterfly clasp, noted for its wrist-hugging comfort and muscular appearance on the cushion case. Its brushed finish effectively hides hairlines. The ETA 2824-2 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) highly for its British, bespoke take on the classic sports watch design and comfortable wearability.

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
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$650
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