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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$2,414

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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.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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