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Nodus Obscura IIvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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