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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsLongines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK
LonginesSPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK39.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK44h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK$5,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down and transparent with sapphire crystal case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
L792.4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
44h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$5,550

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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.

Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK

The Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback is widely praised for its refined 39.5mm case size, improved wearability, and clean dial design, incorporating enthusiast feedback by removing the five stars and date. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional finishing, well-acting ceramic bezel, and the value it offers. The manual-winding L792.4 column-wheel chronograph movement is COSC-certified and offers a power reserve of approximately 68 to 72 hours. Some owners expressed disappointment with the removal of the five stars from the dial, and one reviewer noted that some numerals are partially cut off by the subdials. The watch is priced around $5,350 to $5,550 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback highly for its improved dimensions, finishing, and value proposition.

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