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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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