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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsHenry Archer Arkona

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Arkona40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Arkona40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Arkona200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Arkona$4,999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Sylva

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$4,999

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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.

Henry Archer Arkona

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Arkona for its dial, overall build quality, and value, with one owner calling it a "thing of beauty" and another a "shockingly good value for the price." The lume is noted as killer, and the 40mm case wears smaller. However, some owners find the guilloche dial standard and similar to other brands, and one commenter feels the brand sticks too closely to a "bling Explorer" niche. One owner found the bracelet detracted from the dial, preferring a rubber strap, and another noted the bracelet tapers to 16mm, which felt narrower than preferred. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Arkona highly for its dial aesthetics and perceived value.

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