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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsBell & Ross BR-05 Diamond

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
BR-05 Diamond40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
BR-05 Diamond
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
BR-05 Diamond100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
BR-05 Diamond$24,829

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
BR-CAL.321
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$24,829

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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.

Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond

Owners widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond's design and build quality, noting its comfortable wearability and a less derivative appearance in person. The contrast between brushed and polished finishes, along with the blue sunray dial, contributes to its appeal as a versatile integrated steel sports watch. Some owners, however, find the crown to be a bit fussy and criticize the high price relative to the SW300-1 movement. On balance, owners rate the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond highly for its striking design and versatile wearability.

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