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Henry Archer Verden GMTvsNodus Obscura II

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Verden GMT
Henry ArcherVerden GMT
MSRP $5,199
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Verden GMT39mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
Verden GMT40h
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
Verden GMT200m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
Verden GMT$5,199
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.95mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,199
$650

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What people say

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Henry Archer Verden GMT

Owners widely praise the excellent build quality and overall positive ownership experience of the Henry Archer Verden GMT. One owner specifically appreciates the Aventurine dial and white colorway. However, a reviewer notes a desire for a more differentiated bezel design across models, finding the current brushed flat bezel similar to other watches. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Verden GMT highly for its build quality and aesthetic appeal.

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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