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Boldr Five-in-a-RowvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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What people say

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Boldr Five-in-a-Row

Owners widely praise Boldr's lightweight titanium cases, value, and suitability for outdoor or adventure use. The 38mm size is considered perfect by some, and the topographical dial on one variant offers fantastic depth with well-matched Old-Radium C3 lume. However, some owners report issues with customer service and perceived poor quality for the price, while others find the 14mm thickness chunky and the dial cluttered, impacting legibility. Accuracy averages around +15 seconds per day, though specific complications like a pulsometer and respiration timer are noted as accurate and useful on one variant. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its lightweight, functional design and value, despite some concerns about build quality and legibility.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Five-in-a-Row38mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Five-in-a-Row
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Five-in-a-Row200m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
Five-in-a-Row$399
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Thickness
12.8mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$725
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