Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMTvsNodus Obscura II - DLC
The measurements
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Atlas GMT
Obscura II - DLC
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.7mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
41h
41h
MSRP
$548
lowest
$725
Movement
Seiko NH34
Seiko NH38
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsWhat people say
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Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT as a "spec monster" for an office GMT diver, noting its Seiko NH34 movement, sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance. One owner found the 41mm case too large for their wrist and sold it due to a preference for smaller case sizes. On balance, owners appreciate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT's impressive specifications at its price point, though case size can be a personal fit issue.
The watch features excellent dial legibility due to high-quality Swiss luminous material. The Seiko NH34 GMT movement powers the watch.
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.
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