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Maen Classic 36vsNodus Obscura II

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic 3636mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
Classic 3640h
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
Classic 3650m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
Classic 36$639
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.8mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
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
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$639
$650

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What people say

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Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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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