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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsPraesidus Vince Speranza A-11

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Vince Speranza A-11
PraesidusVince Speranza A-11
MSRP $359

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Vince Speranza A-1142mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Vince Speranza A-1140h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Vince Speranza A-11100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Vince Speranza A-11$359

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
NH35

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$359

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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 Vince Speranza A-11

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage aesthetic, readable dial, and distinctive top-hat crystal. However, community members report mixed accuracy, with one owner experiencing a gain of 24 seconds per day and another noting the lume on the hands is disappointing. One owner experienced a broken crystal after a drop, though it was replaced by the brand. On balance, owners appreciate the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage charm and unique crystal, despite some reservations about lume and timekeeping consistency.

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