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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsCitizen ATTESA

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $2,250

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
ATTESA44.6mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
ATTESA40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
ATTESA100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
ATTESA$2,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
46mm
44.6mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Super Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
F950
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$2,250

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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.

Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its comfortable, lightweight Super Titanium construction and advanced Eco-Drive technology, including solar charging and radio wave synchronization for excellent accuracy. Reviewers consistently highlight its stylish, tech-heavy design and convenient "grab and go" traveler's watch features like perpetual calendars and atomic timekeeping. Some find the city names and offset rings redundant, and the lume underwhelming. A few owners note issues with the titanium bracelet's micro-adjust clasp having limited holes or a flimsy feel, and one reviewer points out that the AR coating on the sapphire crystal still results in significant reflections. Operating the advanced functions can also present a learning curve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its exceptional feature set and comfortable titanium build at its price point.

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