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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsVaer Swiss

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Swiss36mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Swiss40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Swiss100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Swiss$1,099

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Swiss

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$1,099

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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.

Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

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