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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsBoldr BOLDR x Nitecore

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
BOLDR x Nitecore$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$449

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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.

BOLDR x Nitecore

BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised for its lightweight 38mm PVD titanium case, excellent legibility, and perfect sizing. Owners and reviewers highlight the unique, topographical map-inspired dial offering fantastic depth, complemented by color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume and subtle branding. The watch is described as durable and powerfully lumed, with the included Nitecore TIKI torch capable of boosting its glow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its exceptional lume and distinctive dial design at its price point.

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