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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Ludwig gold 3330m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Ludwig gold 33$12,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
32.8mm
Thickness
13mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
42.2mm
Lug Width
18mm
17mm
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

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
$1,200
$12,500

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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 Ludwig gold 33

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 for its blend of traditional Roman numerals and modern design, highlighting exceptional dial printing and blued steel hands that are best appreciated in person. Reviewers note it as the most affordable entry to in-house German watchmaking, with its slim 33mm case and Roman numeral dial positioning it as a formal dress watch. Some find the small diameter too diminutive for modern tastes. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 highly for its refined appearance and value as an accessible German-made dress watch.

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