Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz is the cheaper of the two at $348, against $2,500 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic — a $2,152 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 40mm for the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 150m for the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW220-1), while the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz runs a quartz.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

46mm-arctic-original-sar-w-date-on-3-piece-rubber-strap-kit-osar-d

MSRP $2,500

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

22-SWM-001-NYL-BLK

MSRP $348

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

Skindiver WT Mecaquartz40mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

Skindiver WT Mecaquartz40h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

Skindiver WT Mecaquartz150m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

Skindiver WT Mecaquartz$348

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$348

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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.

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz for its authentic vintage vibe, Worldtimer bezel, and value, offering more personality than typical retro divers. The upgraded model is noted for its perfect look at its price point with a domed crystal and screwed-down crown. Some owners flag mismatched hand and marker colors, poor lume, bezel wobble, and the watch sitting high on its strap. Accuracy is described as quartz-level, and the push/pull crown has excellent friction with a smooth, 120-click bezel. On balance, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz highly for its vintage personality and value for money.

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