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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsTudor Black Bay 68

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Black Bay 6843mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Black Bay 6870h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Black Bay 68200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
MT5601-U
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
$5,475

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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 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

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