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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsFormex Stratos UTC

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
ETA 2892
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$4,663

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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 Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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