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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
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
White
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
$1,200
$725

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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.

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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