Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Venezianico Arsenale Platino?

At MSRP the Venezianico Arsenale Platino is the cheaper of the two at $1,650, against $2,500 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic — a $850 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Venezianico Arsenale Platino?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 40mm for the Venezianico Arsenale Platino — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Venezianico Arsenale Platino?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Venezianico Arsenale Platino.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Venezianico Arsenale Platino?

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic run compared to the Venezianico Arsenale Platino?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Venezianico Arsenale Platino uses the Soprod M100.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsVenezianico Arsenale Platino

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

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MSRP $2,500

Venezianico Arsenale Platino

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MSRP $1,650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

Arsenale Platino40mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

Arsenale Platino42h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

Arsenale Platino100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

Arsenale Platino$1,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Soprod M100

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$1,650

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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.

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Venezianico Arsenale Platino

The Venezianico Arsenale Platino is praised for its elegant style, detailed finishing, and slim profile, contributing to a quality feel and enjoyable wearability. Its platinum-galvanized dial features a rippled surface, offering a monochromatic yet stylish appearance. It is powered by a Swiss-made automatic caliber V3250, regulated to -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers consider the Venezianico Arsenale Platino a winner for the money due to its attractive design and finishing.

From video reviewers

The unique dial colour shift is a notable feature. The watch's price point is relatively competitive. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one reviewer finding the lug-to-lug fit too long for smaller wrists, while the other finds the 40mm case size a comfortable fit.

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