Which is cheaper, the Nodus Nomad or the Oblvlo SCM Gear Drive?

At MSRP the Oblvlo SCM Gear Drive is the cheaper of the two at $360, against $575 for the Nodus Nomad — a $215 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Nomad or the Oblvlo SCM Gear Drive?

The Oblvlo SCM Gear Drive wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Nomad or the Oblvlo SCM Gear Drive?

The Nodus Nomad is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Oblvlo SCM Gear Drive.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Nomad or the Oblvlo SCM Gear Drive?

The Nodus Nomad carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Oblvlo SCM Gear Drive.

What movement does the Nodus Nomad run compared to the Oblvlo SCM Gear Drive?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT) and the Oblvlo SCM Gear Drive uses the Miyota 6T15.

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Nodus NomadvsOblvlo SCM Gear Drive

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

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

Oblvlo SCM Gear Drive

SCM-GD

MSRP $360

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nomad38mm

SCM Gear Drive42mm

Power Reserve

Nomad41h

SCM Gear Drive40h

Water Resistance

Nomad100m

SCM Gear Drive50m

MSRP

Nomad$575

SCM Gear Drive$360

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Matte

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

TMI NH34 (GMT)

Miyota 6T15

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$360

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