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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsFerro Distinct 3

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Distinct 348mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Distinct 340h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Distinct 350m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Distinct 3$455

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
48mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Orange

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Ronda 715
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$455

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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.

Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

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