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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mmvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm
MSRP $2,500
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm46mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm40h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm300m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm$2,500
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
TMI NH38
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 OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm is widely regarded as a rugged and legible timepiece, featuring a familiar geometric dial with MaraGlo lume and a white dial with applied hour markers that enhance legibility. Owners and reviewers note its 300-meter water resistance and the reliable Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement with improved shock protection. The watch is described as large, thick, and heavy, with some owners finding it comfortable on the wrist while others note its substantial presence, particularly at a table. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm for its rugged build and excellent legibility.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

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