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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsBrew 8-Bit V2

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
8-Bit V2
Brew8-Bit V2
MSRP $395

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
8-Bit V238mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
8-Bit V2
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
8-Bit V250m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
8-Bit V2$395

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
3D Pixel Texture
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$395

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is noted for its non-tritium dial option, though some owners prefer the 1-12 numeral layout found on other models. One owner found the 36mm size too small for their wrist. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic for its non-tritium dial option.

Brew 8-Bit V2

The Brew 8-Bit V2 is praised for its casually elegant, versatile rectangular design that subtly balances 8-bit gaming and coffee themes, with solid build quality and finishing. Owners note the left subdial tracks 60 minutes and the right indicates day/night, with the chronograph's second hand only moving when activated. Criticisms include the lack of a seconds subdial, no lume, minor movement quirks like the chronograph minute hand jumping upon reset, and a slightly off-center yellow part on the hour hand. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Brew 8-Bit V2 highly for its unique design and solid build quality at its price point.

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