Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

At MSRP the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm 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 OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm wears larger at 41mm versus 32.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré — a 8.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm 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 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 gold 33 doré?

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

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

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 gold 33 doré

105

MSRP $12,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Tangente gold 33 doré32.8mm

Power Reserve

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

Tangente gold 33 doré53 hoursh

Water Resistance

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

Tangente gold 33 doré30m

MSRP

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

Tangente gold 33 doré$12,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

White

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

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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 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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