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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
6R55
Power Reserve
41h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$995
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