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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41.7mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$595
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