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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9F82
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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