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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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