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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Orion 33 rose
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 33 rose
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Orion 33 rose32.8mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Orion 33 rose53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Orion 33 rose50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Orion 33 rose$2,390

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
32.8mm
Thickness
13mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
17mm
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
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
$2,500
$2,390

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its overbuilt toughness and industrial, instrument-like aesthetic, with some preferring the Arctic dial for legibility. One owner notes the automatic movement may be unnecessary for rough use compared to a quartz option. Reviewers mention the MaraGlo luminous paint and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some owners question its rising price and luxury positioning, with one reporting poor lume and movement performance. Overall, owners value the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its robust build and utilitarian design.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose for its Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design and slender 35mm case that wears even slimmer. While some find its gold hands offer mild contrast against the dial for readability, others note that the dial with gold indexes and blued hands offers better legibility in dim light. The polarizing style and smaller size may limit its versatility as an everyday watch for some. Some owners consider the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose worth its price tag due to its in-house automatic movement and thin case, while others suggest purchasing it at a discount. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 33 rose for its elegant, slim design and Bauhaus aesthetic, though legibility and size are points of discussion.

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