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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Solar Marine40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$463

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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.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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