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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsNodus Contrail GMT

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Contrail GMT42h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Contrail GMT200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Contrail GMT$900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9075 GMT
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$900

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic is noted for its comfortable wearability on wrists under 7 inches, with one owner finding the 41mm size perfect. Accuracy observations vary, with one owner reporting a consistent +1 second per day and another noting -20 seconds per day. The watch features a Sellita automatic movement and has dimensions of 14mm thickness and a 48mm lug-to-lug. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic for its comfortable fit and Marathon's overall appeal.

Nodus Contrail GMT

The Nodus Contrail GMT is praised for its excellent case and bracelet quality, impressive finishing that suggests a much higher price point, and brilliant proportions, making it a well-executed flier-style GMT. Owners and reviewers highlight its slender 40.5mm case, comfortable flat-link bracelet, and 200 meters of water resistance. The Miyota Caliber 9075 movement is noted, with one source reporting accuracy regulated to +/-8 seconds per day. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red numerals on the roulette disc difficult to read, and the small crown and large guards may be tedious for some. One user questioned the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index despite the existing 24-hour scale. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

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