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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsRZE Aspirare

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
53mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$699

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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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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