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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsBoldr Venture GMT

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$299

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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.

Boldr Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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