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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsanOrdain Model 3 Method

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Model 3 Method
anOrdainModel 3 Method
MSRP $4,693

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Model 3 Method39mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Model 3 Method56h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Model 3 Method50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Model 3 Method$4,693

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Model 3 Method

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW300
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$4,693

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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.

anOrdain Model 3 Method

Owners widely report the anOrdain Model 3 Method's dial is unique, deep, and colorful, with a textured surface that plays with light. Reviewers praise its craftsmanship and elegant case, noting a slim 39mm profile. Some owners find the skinny lugs less appealing, and one forum member preferred the dial typography of an earlier model and disliked the Model 3 case. While no longer considered a value proposition due to price increases, the quality is deemed worth the cost. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 3 Method highly for its unique dial and elegant case craftsmanship.

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