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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Zürich
NOMOS GlashütteZürich
MSRP $4,930

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Zürich39.8mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Zürich43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Zürich50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Zürich$4,930

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39.8mm
Thickness
13mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$4,930

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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 Zürich

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich is widely praised for its immaculate dial design and top-notch case finishing, with reviewers highlighting the beautifully finished in-house movement. Owners and reviewers alike commend its dual-timezone complication and satisfying time zone advancement. The 39.9mm or 40mm case offers comfortable wearability with a balanced presence. Some find the small hour markers outside the city ring slightly difficult to read at a glance, and the long lugs can be polarizing. The watch functions as a GMT or travel time piece, displaying two time zones simultaneously rather than 24. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich highly for its stunning dial and excellent movement finishing at its price point.

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