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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$520

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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