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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsBaltic Prismic Stone

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Prismic Stone
BalticPrismic Stone
MSRP $1,404
What people say

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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.

Baltic Prismic Stone

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Baltic Prismic Stone for its striking and unique natural stone dials, with specific mentions of the bloodstone and red agate variants being highlights. The watch is noted for its refined, retro dress watch aesthetic, featuring a well-finished 36mm bi-metal case combining stainless steel and titanium, and a slim profile measuring 9.2mm or 9.5mm thick. The hand-wound movement, either an ETA Peseux 7001 or a La Joux-Perret D100, is generally seen as reliable, offering a 42-hour or 50-hour power reserve respectively. However, some owners find the collection overpriced and the small, recessed crown uncomfortable for winding. The Milanese bracelet is also a point of contention, with some finding it may not articulate well for smaller wrists. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day.

From video reviewers

The unique natural stone dials are a standout feature of the Baltic Prismic Stone. The slim 9mm case, constructed from stainless steel and Grade 5 titanium, is also a notable aspect. However, some buyers may find the price of €1,300 to be a trade-off, considering the watch's Swiss movement and slim profile may not justify the cost compared to competitors.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Prismic Stone36mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Prismic Stone50h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Prismic Stone30m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Prismic Stone$1,404

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.7mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
Bloodstone
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NH38
La Joux-Perret D100
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
50h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$1,404
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