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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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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 Essentials Automatic

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its attractive design and value, with one owner calling the green sunray dial beautiful and reliable after a year. Some users find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Essentials Automatic41h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Essentials Automatic100m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
41.2mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
4R35
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Jewels
24
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$315
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