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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsNodus Unity

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Unity
NodusUnity
MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Unity36.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Unity41h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Unity150m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Unity$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
36.5mm
Thickness
13mm
11.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$725

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its overbuilt toughness and industrial, instrument-like aesthetic, with some preferring the Arctic dial for legibility. One owner notes the automatic movement may be unnecessary for rough use compared to a quartz option. Reviewers mention the MaraGlo luminous paint and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some owners question its rising price and luxury positioning, with one reporting poor lume and movement performance. Overall, owners value the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its robust build and utilitarian design.

Nodus Unity

The Nodus Unity is praised for its novel design, featuring a fixed ceramic bezel and a textured sunray dial, and its slim 36.5mm case. It is powered by a Miyota 9015 movement, regulated to ±8 seconds per day, with a 41-hour power reserve and 150m water resistance. Reviewers note the well-executed bracelet with a five-position extension clasp, though its aesthetic is compromised when fully extended. Some find the dial colors may not appeal to everyone. Overall, reviewers highlight the Nodus Unity's refined yet playful sports watch aesthetic and slim wearability at its price point.

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