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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsTudor Ranger

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Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
Ranger
TudorRanger
MSRP $3,900
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.

Tudor Ranger

The Tudor Ranger is highly regarded by owners for its balanced dial, legible markers, and traditional 36mm sizing, with some rating it above other Tudor models. The watch is powered by a COSC-certified MT5405 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers praise the Tudor Ranger for its excellent value and classic design.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Ranger36mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Ranger70h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Ranger100m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Ranger$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$3,900
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