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Nodus Obscura IIvsOrient Stretto Date

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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.

Orient Stretto Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic design frequently highlighted as a key strength for comfortable everyday wear. It is considered a solid, versatile, and affordable option, with one owner specifically noting its simple, light, and inexpensive nature around $160. However, some community members find its design derivative and lacking uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive aesthetics and comfortable, affordable wearability.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
Stretto Date38.5mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
Stretto Date40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
Stretto Date50m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
Stretto Date$360

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
NH38
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$360
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