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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Thickness
11.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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