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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsTudor Black Bay 54

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Black Bay 54
TudorBlack Bay 54
MSRP $4,725

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Black Bay 5437mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Black Bay 5470h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Black Bay 54200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Black Bay 54$4,725

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$4,725

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 54

The Tudor Black Bay 54 is widely praised for its compact 37mm size and thin 11.2mm case, offering surprising wrist presence and comfortable wearability with a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers highlight its robust 200-meter water resistance, clean design, and modern features without compromise, powered by Tudor's MT5400 movement with a 70-hour power reserve. One reviewer noted a preference for true vintage or more modern Tudor offerings over time. On balance, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay 54 highly for its faithful vintage design and comfortable, modern dive watch experience.

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