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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsAstor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Sea Ranger M240mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Sea Ranger M240h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Sea Ranger M2300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Sea Ranger M2$1,149

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Tobacco

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$1,149

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is noted for its non-tritium dial option, though some owners prefer the 1-12 numeral layout found on other models. One owner found the 36mm size too small for their wrist. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic for its non-tritium dial option.

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is widely praised for its balanced design, excellent legibility, and strong GADA (go-anywhere, do-anything) capabilities, featuring 300m water resistance and a scratch-resistant coating. Reviewers note its comfortable 40mm case size and good lume, though one source describes it as good but not great. The movement is a Sellita SW200 adjusted by the brand, with accuracy reported around ±8 seconds per day. The pre-order price is $650, with a standard price of $850. On balance, reviewers find the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 to be a compelling option due to its functional design and robust specifications.

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