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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition OxfordvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
SternglasNaos Automatik Edition Oxford
MSRP $701
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford38mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford42h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford50m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford$701
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
9mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.4mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$725

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford for its elegant Bauhaus design, particularly the "Alabaster" dial described as a warm grey, beige, or silver, and its well-proportioned handset with distinctive red accents. The compact lugs and sapphire crystal are also highlighted as positive design elements contributing to its wearability. However, some owners find the movement audible and the small crown difficult to grip, making winding and setting inconvenient. One owner noted the finishing is not comparable to higher-end brands. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford highly for its attractive, affordable Bauhaus aesthetic and versatile wearability.

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.

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