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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsTimefactors Commander 71

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Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
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.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Commander 71
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$530
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