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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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