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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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