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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsDryden Chrono Diver Hometown

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Chrono Diver Hometown$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$349

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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 Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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