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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsStudio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Desert Sky (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gDesert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Desert Sky (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Desert Sky (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Desert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Desert Sky (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$550

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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.

Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) for its vibrant blue dial that exhibits depth and liveliness under varying light, its fun and creative design, and its value as a mechanical chronograph. The Seagull 1901 movement provides column-wheel chronograph functionality, with one owner reporting accuracy around +6 seconds per day and satisfying chronograph pusher feel. However, the watch is criticized for a highly reflective, overly domed crystal and weak lume. Some owners find the 13.6mm thickness to be substantial. On balance, owners rate the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) highly for its engaging dial and value proposition as a mechanical chronograph.

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