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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsIslander Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46
IslanderIslander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46
MSRP $299

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-4642mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
DLC Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH36
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$299

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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.

Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46

Owners widely praise the Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46 for its anti-reflective sapphire crystal, legible dial, and strong C3 lume. The Seiko NH35 movement, featuring hacking and hand-winding, is also a commonly cited positive, contributing to its value at a $199 sale price. Some owners appreciate the clean, unbranded dial, aligning with traditional Flieger design. However, one owner notes the watch runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and another commenter feels the date complication detracts from the Flieger aesthetic. Overall, owners rate the Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46 highly for its value and classic Flieger design elements.

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