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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsBell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$7,992

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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.

Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel is noted for its integration of the Kenissi movement into the BR-03 case, featuring a layered dial with a reoriented power reserve indicator. Owners find the lume bright, though less so in person than in images, and appreciate the comfort and unique dial variations, viewing it as an experimental piece. Reviewers note the three-date window is less clear than a single date display and find the blue dial's shininess excessive.

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