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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsBell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
BR-CAL.325
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$6,264

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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.

Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue for its excellent finishing, sharp transitions between brushed and polished surfaces, and attractive blue sunray dial. It is noted to wear well on wrists under 6.5 inches. Some owners question its value proposition due to the Sellita movement, and one owner finds the crown can be fussy to use, while another notes sharp edges on the bracelet links. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue highly for its cohesive package and attractive case execution.

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