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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
MSRP $1,800
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm41mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm40h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm300m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm$1,800
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$725

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What people say

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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm is noted for its highly legible white dial with applied hour markers and a functional date magnifier, emphasizing its tool-watch purpose. Its Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered reliable and serviceable. One reviewer found the bracelet lacked refinement and preferred the rubber strap option. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm for its excellent legibility and robust movement.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

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