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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Seafarer Charcoal for its attractive retro design, comfortable bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment, and exceptional value, noting its durable construction and scratch-resistant steel treatment. Some owners report issues with crooked indices or rotor problems, and one found the 150m water resistance low for its style. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Seafarer Charcoal highly for its impressive build quality and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$665
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