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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsMarathon Arctic Steel Navigator

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Arctic Steel Navigator
MarathonArctic Steel Navigator
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Arctic Steel Navigator41mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Arctic Steel Navigator40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Arctic Steel Navigator60m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Arctic Steel Navigator$1,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.60mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
60m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$1,000

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator

The Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator is praised for its pragmatic, no-nonsense design and comfortable wearability due to its thinner, ergonomic steel case. Owners and reviewers highlight its highly accurate ETA F06.412 quartz movement, which offers exceptional timekeeping and a seven-year battery life with a field-serviceable battery port. One owner reported their Arctic Steel Navigator's pip fell out shortly after unboxing, and the bezel later became gritty and hard to turn, though another owner found success cleaning their gritty bezel with soap and water. A reviewer noted a preference for a different strap design for a cleaner tail tuck. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator highly for its pragmatic design and accurate, reliable quartz movement.

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