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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsBoldr Venture Velo

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Venture Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko VK64
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.

Boldr Venture Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

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