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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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