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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Oktopus III Black
Linde WerdelinOktopus III Black
MSRP $20,953

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Oktopus III Black45mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Oktopus III Black60h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Oktopus III Black300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Oktopus III Black$20,953

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
LW09
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$20,953

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III is noted for its original, artistic design and high-quality case finishing. Reviewers describe it as a fun, attention-grabbing watch with a tough appearance, comfortable on the wrist despite its 44mm x 46mm size. It features a LW customized Dubois Dépraz caliber 14580 automatic movement and is water resistant to 300 meters. One reviewer flags that a big date complication's legibility is hampered by cut-out numerals. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its striking aesthetic and robust build.

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