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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsHELM Komodo Titanium

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Komodo Titanium
HELMKomodo Titanium
MSRP $350

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Komodo Titanium40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Komodo Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Komodo Titanium300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Komodo Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$350

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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.

HELM Komodo Titanium

Owners widely praise the HELM Komodo Titanium for its excellent build quality, top-notch case finishing, dial execution, and abundant BWG9 lume, noting its robust tool watch ethos and exceptional value under $300. The watch features a clean, unique design with a matte white dial, color-matched indices and hands, and a precise 120-click bezel. However, its thickness, cited between 15.2mm and 15.5mm, leads some owners to describe it as chunky or hefty, and the large clasp design is noted as a drawback by one owner. The bezel ridges are also flagged as making it somewhat uncomfortable to turn. On balance, owners rate the HELM Komodo Titanium highly for its exceptional value and robust tool watch build.

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