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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsCWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$624

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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.

CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

The CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date is widely praised for its exceptional legibility, particularly its dial design and thickly applied Super-LumiNova that remains readable all night. Owners appreciate its robust, toolish, bombproof design and comfortable wearability, with one noting its 11mm thickness and smaller wear size. The PVD finish withstands significant abuse. The Ronda movement is considered to have consistent second-hand movement. Some find its £700 price steep, especially compared to less expensive quartz divers, and fixed spring bars are noted as a drawback. Customer service is also flagged as potentially lacking by some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date highly for its military aesthetics, legibility, and robust, comfortable tool-watch build.

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