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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
PVD Vintage

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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