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Nodus Obscura IIvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
9039
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$665
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