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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
52mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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