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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsSeestern S446 GMT

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Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299
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.

Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
S446 GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
S446 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
S446 GMT100m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
S446 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Cream
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Seiko NH34A GMT
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
41h
41hh
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$299
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