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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
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
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$3,060

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic is noted for its comfortable wearability on wrists under 7 inches, with one owner finding the 41mm size perfect. Accuracy observations vary, with one owner reporting a consistent +1 second per day and another noting -20 seconds per day. The watch features a Sellita automatic movement and has dimensions of 14mm thickness and a 48mm lug-to-lug. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic for its comfortable fit and Marathon's overall appeal.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

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