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Nodus Obscura IIvsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

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Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695
What people say

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Nodus Obscura II

The Nodus Obscura II is widely praised for its novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for film photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, and its iridescent dial that resembles mother of pearl. Owners also highlight the top-notch bracelet with micro-adjustment and the accessible $650 price point. Some find the bezel concept a bit gimmicky. The watch features a 38mm steel case, a TMI NH38 movement, 100m water resistance, and a box sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II highly for its creative complication and iridescent dial at an accessible price.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Thickness
11.7mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Sellita SW200-2 b
Power Reserve
41h
65h
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$695
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