Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

At MSRP the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm is the cheaper of the two at $1,800, against $2,570 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue — a $770 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm wears larger at 41mm versus 37.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm is rated to 300m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue carries a 53 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW220-1), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue runs a manual (DUW 4001).

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

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MSRP $1,800

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

166

MSRP $2,570

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm41mm

Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm

Power Reserve

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm40h

Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh

Water Resistance

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm300m

Tangente 38 midnight blue50m

MSRP

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm$1,800

Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Blue

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

$2,570

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What people say

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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm is noted for its highly legible white dial with applied hour markers and a functional date magnifier, emphasizing its tool-watch purpose. Its Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered reliable and serviceable. One reviewer found the bracelet lacked refinement and preferred the rubber strap option. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm for its excellent legibility and robust movement.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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