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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsVaer Atlas

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9015

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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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