Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,800, against $12,500 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré — a $10,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic wears larger at 41mm versus 32.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré — a 8.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 30m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré carries a 53 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW220-1), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré runs a manual (DUW 4001).

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

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MSRP $1,800

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

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MSRP $12,500

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm

Tangente gold 33 doré32.8mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h

Tangente gold 33 doré53 hoursh

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m

Tangente gold 33 doré30m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800

Tangente gold 33 doré$12,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

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

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,800

$12,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré is praised for its classic Bauhaus design and exceptionally thin 6.9mm case. Owners widely describe the watch as "incredible" and "lovely." However, some find the gold accents subtle, and one owner noted they would not purchase it for $13k, citing other watches that offer more functionality for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré for its elegant, thin design, though its value proposition at its price point is debated.

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