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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$2,458

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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