Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $1,575 for the Farer WORLD TIMER — a $375 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Farer WORLD TIMER wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Farer WORLD TIMER.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Farer WORLD TIMER carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsFarer WORLD TIMER

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

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MSRP $1,200

Farer WORLD TIMER

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MSRP $1,575

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

WORLD TIMER39mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

WORLD TIMER56h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

WORLD TIMER100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Sellita SW331-2

Type

Automatic

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Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$1,575

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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.

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Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

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