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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsSinn 6012

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
6012
Sinn6012
MSRP $5,929

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
601241.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
601238h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
6012100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
6012$5,929

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
46mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Luminescent

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SINN movement SZ06
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date, Day-Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$5,929

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its overbuilt toughness and industrial, instrument-like aesthetic, with some preferring the Arctic dial for legibility. One owner notes the automatic movement may be unnecessary for rough use compared to a quartz option. Reviewers mention the MaraGlo luminous paint and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some owners question its rising price and luxury positioning, with one reporting poor lume and movement performance. Overall, owners value the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its robust build and utilitarian design.

Sinn 6012

The Sinn 6012 is a handsome, complicated chronograph featuring five dial-side complications, including a moon phase, built on a modified ETA 7751 movement. Reviewers note its clean dial offers good legibility, though one wished for a red accent on the date pointer. One long-time enthusiast considers the Frankfurt series, including the 6012, to be overpriced. The 14.5mm thickness makes it a slightly tall dress option. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Sinn 6012 to be a well-executed, complicated chronograph, with the primary reservation being its perceived value.

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