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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
13mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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