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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799
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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$799
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