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Halios Seaforth IVvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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Seaforth IV
HaliosSeaforth IV
MSRP $765
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Halios Seaforth IV

Owners widely praise the Halios Sunburst Blue for its perfect 40mm size, stunning sunburst dial, and excellent lume, with one owner calling it Halios's best effort and a potential "Omega AT killer." The ETA 2824 movement is noted as running smoothly, and the watch is considered a great value with strong resale. Some owners desire larger sizes or different dial colors, and one reviewer found the Sinn 556i more versatile. The sapphire bezel is described as tall and flat, which is a point of contention for some. Overall, owners rate the Halios Sunburst Blue highly for its design, size, and value.

From video reviewers

The sunburst blue dial is a standout feature. Limited water resistance is a shared concern.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaforth IV40mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Seaforth IV40h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Seaforth IV200m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
Seaforth IV$765
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$765
$725
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