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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$5,450

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

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