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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$790

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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