Which is cheaper, the Nodus Obscura II - DLC or the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless?

At MSRP the Nodus Obscura II - DLC is the cheaper of the two at $725, against $1,305 for the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless — a $580 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Obscura II - DLC or the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless?

The Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Obscura II - DLC — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Obscura II - DLC or the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless?

The Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Nodus Obscura II - DLC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Obscura II - DLC or the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless?

The Nodus Obscura II - DLC carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless.

What movement does the Nodus Obscura II - DLC run compared to the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Obscura II - DLC uses the NH38 and the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsResco Hooper Diver - Stainless

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Nodus Obscura II - DLC

obscura-dlc

MSRP $725

Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless

hooper-stainless

MSRP $1,305

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Obscura II - DLC38mm

Hooper Diver - Stainless40mm

Power Reserve

Obscura II - DLC41h

Hooper Diver - Stainless40h

Water Resistance

Obscura II - DLC100m

Hooper Diver - Stainless200m

MSRP

Obscura II - DLC$725

Hooper Diver - Stainless$1,305

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Box

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

—

White

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH38

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$725

$1,305

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