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Nodus Obscura II - DLCvsZelos Comet 39

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Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499
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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II - DLC41h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Obscura II - DLC100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Obscura II - DLC$725
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.7mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NH38
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$2,499
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