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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Tetra 27
NOMOS GlashütteTetra 27
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Tetra 2727.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Tetra 2743 hoursh
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Tetra 2750m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Tetra 27$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
27.5mm
Thickness
13mm
6.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
38.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$2,400

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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 Tetra 27

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 for its elegant, classic dress watch dimensions, a dial that changes appearance, and comfortable OEM strap. Reviewers highlight its precise, instrument-like design and value proposition, noting its thinness and angular case. Some owners wish for a recessed subdial, and one criticizes the generic buckle. The gold-plated steel hands are not solid gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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