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Henry Archer VesterhavvsNodus Obscura II

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Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav40mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav40h
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav200m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
Vesterhav$4,599
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.45mm
11.7mm
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 9015
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$650

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What people say

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Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

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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