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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel whitevsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig gold enamel white35mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig gold enamel white53 hoursh
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig gold enamel white30m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Ludwig gold enamel white$13,300
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
41mm
Thickness
6.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Anthracite
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$13,300
$2,100

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel white

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel white is praised for its balanced dial, with one reviewer highlighting the full 6 o'clock Roman numeral as a standout feature within its collection. Owners consider the 38mm model a great statement piece with a striking and eye-catching presence. On balance, owners and reviewers find the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold enamel white to be a highly regarded timepiece, particularly for its design and presence at its price point.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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