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Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive WatchvsNodus Obscura II

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Ocean-Scout Dive Watch
GeckotaOcean-Scout Dive Watch
MSRP $375
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch38.5mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch40h
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch200m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
Ocean-Scout Dive Watch$375
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$650

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What people say

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Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

The Geckota Ice White is praised for its elegant design, featuring a hand-polished German lacquer dial with art-deco numerals and a case with a textural contrast between polished and brushed finishes. Reviewers note its 100-meter water resistance, though one would prefer a screw-down crown over the push-pull version, and the ETA-7001 movement is described as reliable but dated. On balance, the Geckota Ice White is well-regarded for its refined aesthetics and finishing at its price point.

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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