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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSternglas Hamburg Chrono

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Hamburg Chrono
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Hamburg Chrono50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Hamburg Chrono$377

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
9.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$377

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

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