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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsPraesidus Arctic Field

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
34mm
Thickness
13mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Gray

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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