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Schofield LightvsSchofield Obscura

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Schofield Light

The Schofield Light is praised for its thoughtful, nonconformist design, featuring a unique, organic, lug-less case and a clean printed dial. Reviewers note its material quality and elegant utilitarianism, with a sandblasted case and 200m water resistance. The Seiko NH34A GMT movement is a practical, albeit common, choice, though the GMT hand lacks a 24-hour scale and the dial omits a minute track. Some find the case design wears large for its dimensions. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Schofield Light for its unique aesthetic and utilitarian design at its price point.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Light40mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Light44h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Light200m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Light$3,725
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
0mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Dark Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
ETA 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
44h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,725
$12,139
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