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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Orion
NOMOS GlashütteOrion
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Orion35mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Orion53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Orion50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Orion$2,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
13mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$2,800

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is noted for its non-tritium dial option, though some owners prefer the 1-12 numeral layout found on other models. One owner found the 36mm size too small for their wrist. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic for its non-tritium dial option.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion is widely praised for its versatile Bauhaus-inspired design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with owners appreciating its suitability for both formal and casual occasions. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its balanced case and dial proportions, with one owner noting the hand-wound Alpha movement's accuracy at +2s/day. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected and can feel delicate for daily wear, while others prefer the 35mm for its dress watch feel, though its minimalist style and size may limit versatility for some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion highly for its elegant design and strong value proposition.

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