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Nodus Obscura IIvsNodus Sector II GMT

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Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
Sector II GMT
NodusSector II GMT
MSRP $525
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.

Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
11.7mm
11.9mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Domed

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
TMI NH34 (GMT)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$525
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