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Nodus Obscura IIvsTudor Ranger

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

Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
Ranger
TudorRanger
MSRP $3,900
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.

Tudor Ranger

The Tudor Ranger is highly regarded by owners for its balanced dial, legible markers, and traditional 36mm sizing, with some rating it above other Tudor models. The watch is powered by a COSC-certified MT5405 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers praise the Tudor Ranger for its excellent value and classic design.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura II38mm
Ranger36mm
Power Reserve
Obscura II41h
Ranger70h
Water Resistance
Obscura II100m
Ranger100m
MSRP
Obscura II$650
Ranger$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,900
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