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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsCitizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
U830
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$596

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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.

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 is praised for its updated 43mm titanium case, legible memory-in-pixel display, and cleaner, less cluttered design compared to previous versions. Reviewers highlight its versatile contemporary look and enhanced functionality from the caliber U830, while owners appreciate the MIP display and screw-down caseback. Some users find the interface clunky and the face busy, particularly noting the "calendar" label and the lack of radio or GPS time synchronization, with one owner finding the 45mm size and busy subdials less useful for non-pilots. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 highly for its impressive technology and improved legibility in a contemporary package.

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