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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsCWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
36.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$333

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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.

CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

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