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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $315
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.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its value, offering an accessible explorer-style watch with a GMT complication and excellent legibility thanks to LumiBrite on the dial and bezel. The watches feature a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and are powered by either the 4R36 or 4R34 movement, both with a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer notes the inclusion of a compass bezel with a lumed pearl and fully lumed Arabic numerals on the dial for the non-GMT models. Overall, reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT models good value under 500 euros.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
5 Sports Field series$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38mm
39.4mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.1mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
4R36
Power Reserve
41h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$315
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