Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$388

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic vs Vario 1918 Trench Brass gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.