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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsBoldr Safari

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Safari200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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