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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsCIGA Design HUNTER

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
46mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Carbon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
CD-07
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$499

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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.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

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