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Geckota Chronotimer Sports EditionvsNodus Obscura II

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Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.35mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$650

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What people say

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Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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.

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