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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$16,100

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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 Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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